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Over-the-counter drugs

Class II - Moderate
🏠 Consumer Products Recalled: January 26, 2022 Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, of Brooklyn, New York Furniture Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 800)
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, of Brooklyn, New York
Reason for Recall:
The over-the-counter drug products contain regulated substances 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.
Classification:
Class II - Moderate

Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
The over-the-counter drug products contain regulated substances 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.
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children, and safely dispose of the recalled product as soon as is practicable. Contact Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals for a full refund or replacement over-the-counter drug product.

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Product Information

Full Description:

This recall involves bottles of Geri-Care Brand over-the-counter acetaminophen and aspirin. The acetaminophen is 500mg with 1,000 tablets in the bottle. The aspirin was sold in 81mg with 300 and 1,000 tablets in the bottle and 325mg with 250 and 1,000 tablets in the bottle. Product Count Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500mg Tablets 1,000 Regular Strength Enteric Coated Aspirin 325mg Tablets 250 Regular Strength Enteric Coated Aspirin 325mg Tablets 1,000 Adult Low Dose Enteric Coated Aspirin 81mg Tablets 300 Adult Low Dose Enteric Coated Aspirin 81mg Tablets 1,000

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 800)

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 22060