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Tylenol Arthritis Recall Expanded

By Chrissie Cole

Tylenol maker McNeil PPC Inc., in cooperation with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is expanding a voluntary recall of Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplets with the bright red EZ-open cap.

The initial recall, which involved five lots of the product, was recalled in November after reports surfaced of an unusual mildew-like odor that was associated with stomach pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.

So far, all of these health events "were temporary and non-serious," McNeill says in a news release.

According to the agency, the odor is believed to have been caused by the breakdown of a chemical used to treat wooden pallet that transport and store packaging materials.

Consumers who purchased the products should stop using the product and contact McNeil Consumer Healthcare for a refund or replacement. WebMD has a list of the UPC Numbers included in the recall, it can be viewed here.

Consumers can report any adverse reactions to the FDA's MedWatch program, which tracks problems nationwide.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Chrissie Cole

Full post as published by New York City Personal Injury Lawyer on December 31, 2009 (boomark / email).