Sun Pharma Recalls Kroger Brand Acetaminophen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2022-06-16). Hazards: ingestion, chemical. About 34,660 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 22162 |
| Published | 2022-06-16 |
| Last updated | 2022-06-16 |
| Products | Kroger Acetaminophen, 100 count bottles |
| Firm named in the title | Sun Pharma |
| Firms | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., of Princeton, New Jersey (manufacturer); The Kroger Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 34,660 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00041260012877 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical |
| Remedy classes | refund, dispose |
| Sold | Baker's, City Market, Dillons, Dillons Marketplace, Fred Meyer, Fry's Food and Drug, Fry's Marketplace, Fry's Mercado, Gerbes, JayC, JayC Food Plus, King Soopers, King Soopers Fresh Fare, King Soopers Marketplace, Kroger, Kroger Fresh Fare, Kroger Marketplace, Mariano's, Metro Market, Payless Super Market, Pick 'n Save, Pick 'n Save Marketplace, Smith's, and Smith's Marketplace stores nationwide from October 2021 through March 2022 for about $9. |
Description
This recall involves the Kroger brand acetaminophen over-the-counter drug. The red, white and gray label states Kroger, Acetaminophen, Extended-Release Tablets USP, 650mg, Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, 100 caplets. The bottle has a white continuous thread closure. The UPC number is 041260012877 with the batch codes AC45463, AC38213 or AC30682. The location of the UPC number is under the bar code on the packaging and the batch code is at the bottom of the label on the bottle.
Hazard
The recalled over-the-counter product contains the regulated substance acetaminophen which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the product 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 Kroger for information on how to properly dispose of the product and receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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