1/15/10 After a rebuke by federal regulators for its slow response to consumer complaints, Johnson & Johnson has expanded its original recall of over-the-counter products.
The problem is a strong moldy smell and taste followed by nausea, stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea.
In addition to the Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplets, the recall now includes batches of regular, extra-strength and children’s Tylenol, Tylenol PM, Motrin and children's Motrin, Simply Sleep, Benadryl, Rolaids and St. Joseph aspirin. A full list of products affected by the recall is available on the company’s Web site.
The U. S. Food and Drug Administration reportedly sent a warning letter to McNeil Consumer Healthcare, a division of Johnson & Johnson, saying that the company knew about the problem as early as 2008 but was slow to investigate and respond. The company has 15 days to reply.
The agency said about 70 people had noticed or been sickened by the strange odor.
What blood tests shoudl we request our doctor do to check for liver and/or kidney damaging from our other drugs?
1. MAPAP ARTHRITIS 650mg
2. SM NON-ASPI 650mg
(Generic name: Acetaminophen)
I have checked the Lot Numbers on my bottle, and it has not been recalled.
Thanks,
Sue Horn
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the prioduct and was told they could not sell
them to me, but noone could give me a reason
as to why. I cannot taKE any products with
ASA in them due to medical conditions.
I guesss I will have to check into generics.
I sincerly hope if this happens again the
public will be notified.
Thank you
For future reference, when you see writing in a different color, it is usually a 'hotlink' so try clicking on it to get the info you are looking for.
Hope this helps.
Thank you.
Jeannine
How will I know when the new batches come out and/or will they have a change in the label etc.
thanks.
What alternative can I use, as I cannot have any medicine with aspirin.
I'll go to the website and find out what to do with open bottles(liquid) and I also want to know if this is in the U.S. or Canada too? So off to the website.
Sincerely
Robin Palacios
computer and NOT give out the recall #
on the bottles. WHAT are you trying to
accomplish?
Is there suppose to be some sort of toxin in all these medicines or what? I have not heard anyone say whats in them to cause these problems in people.
Mary
Not all of us received the article, lot numbers.
We were informed at the check out counter, the register informed us the tylenol products were a recall, location Safeway. Some of the employees didn't know of the recall.
Yes, I agree the ball was dropped to us as the consumers.
I called the company because I had purchased numerous bottles because of the amount I took for my R/A. They sent me coupons and before I received coupons in the mail that product had been recalled. I am wise enough that I am not going to take any of it.
My pregnant daughter in law same thing. That is the only product they said was safe.
What a joke. I am pretty angry about FDA not getting involved sooner. Money should not be in the eqation when it involves our health plus my grandchild wanting to be born.
THANK YOU
I am sorry for your problems and since I have multiple chemical sensitivities, and others such as mold, yeast, etc. this would have been a big issue for me.
Thanks for the heads up!
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