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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2022-06-16

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

Is my product affected?

Kroger Arthritis Pain Acetaminophen, 225 count bottles

  • Brand Aurobindo Pharma Limited, of Telangana, India
  • Brand Aurohealth LLC, of East Windsor, New Jersey
  • UPC 041260012846

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Aurohealth is recalling Kroger brand acetaminophen 650 mg extended-release tablets because the packaging does not meet child-resistant packaging requirements mandated by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The recalled product is Kroger Acetaminophen Arthritis Pain Extended-Release Tablets USP in bottles containing 225 tablets with a red continuous thread gear closure. The affected lot numbers are P2100890, P2100891, P2100992 (expiration date Aug-2023) and P2101010 (expiration date Apr-2023), identifiable by UPC number 041260012846 printed near the drug facts panel on the back of the bottle. Non-child-resistant packaging poses a risk of poisoning if young children swallow the contents.

According to the recall notice, consumers should immediately store the recalled product in a safe location out of reach and sight of children. Consumers should contact Kroger for information on how to properly dispose of the product and to receive a full refund.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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 products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately store the recalled product 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.

Details from the source

This recall involves the Kroger brand acetaminophen. The red, white, and yellow label states, Kroger, Acetaminophen, Arthritis Pain, Extended-Release, Tablets USP, 650 mg, 225 extended-release tablets. The bottle has a red continuous thread gear closure. UPC number 041260012846 and lot numbers P2100890, P2100891, P2100992 (each with expiration date Aug-2023) and P2101010 (with expiration date Apr-2023) are included in this recall. The UPC number, lot number and expiration date are printed near the drug facts panel on the label on the back of the bottle.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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