Personal Injury Law

J&J issues wholesale, retail recall of Benadryl

By Hurley, McKenna & Mertz

Health care giant Johnson & Johnson is announcing ?another product recall, this one involving Children's Benadryl Allergy Fastmelt Tablets, Junior Strength Motrin Caplets, and Extra Strength Rolaids softchews. ? (AP Medical, 11/23). This recall is at both the wholesale and retail lever. Interestingly, Johnson & Johnson said the medicines still work and that ?no action is required by consumers or providers.?

Johnson & Johnson reviewed its manufacturing process after a several recalls last year. In doing so, it found some issues with the Benadryl and Motrin products. For example, ?the Rolaids soft chews were recalled because some consumers complained the Rolaids had an unusual texture that J&J traced to crystallized sugar.?

As a products liability attorney in Chicago, I am hopeful that Johnson & Johnson is sure that the defects are not threatening to consumers. Although the recalls do not require action by consumers or providers, and the medicines apparently still work, I would consider purchasing new bottles manufactured after the recall.

Full post as published by Chicago Medical Malpractice Lawyer Blog on November 29, 2010 (boomark / email).