Recall: Nearly 61,000 Tylenol bottles have that old musty smell
Johnson & Johnson issued a recall notice for 60,912 bottles of its Tylenol Extra Strength pain relief medicine after receiving a small number of reports regarding a musty, moldy odor.
As in recent recalls of Tylenol and another drug, Topomax, the foul stench is believed to be caused by trace amounts of 2,4,6-tribromoanisole (TBA). The chemical isn’t believed to be toxic or cause any serious health risks, however, it may cause temporary “gastrointestinal symptoms.” As a precaution, Johnson & Johnson and its McNeil Consumer Healthcare are recalling the drug.
The recall affects one lot (ABA619) of Tylenol pain killers and were made in February 2009. The bottles bear the label “Tylenol Extra Strength Caplets, 225 count” and a UPC code of 300450444271.
Consumers with the tainted Tylenol pills are advised to stop taking the pain medicine and contact McNeil Consumer Healthcare (888-222-6036, ) for instructions about receiving a refund or product coupon.
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