CPSC2022-06-16

Aurohealth Recalls Walgreens Brand Acetaminophen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

Aurobindo Pharma Limited, of Telangana, India

Product photos

Recalled Walgreens Pain Reliever Acetaminophen 500 mg, 150 Count Bottle

The UPC code, lot number and expiration date can be found on the label on the back of the bottle

Hazard

The recalled over-the-counter products contain the regulated substance acetaminophen which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach and sight of children. Contact Aurohealth for information on how to return the product at your nearest Walgreens store to receive a full refund.

Sold at

Walgreens stores nationwide from October 2021 through April 2022 for about $9.

Affected count

About 137,300

Injuries reported

None reported

Manufactured in

India

Remedy type

Refund

Products

Walgreens Pain Reliever Acetaminophen, 150 count bottles

Consumer contact

Aurohealth toll-free at 888-504-2014 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, online at www.walgreens.com/topic/information/recall.jsp, www.walgreens.com and click on "product recalls" at the bottom of the page, or www.aurohealth.com and click on "RECALL" at the top of the page for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Aurohealth-Recalls-Walgreens-Brand-Acetaminophen-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-Risk-of-Poisoning

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