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AAFES RECALL  NO. 09-113
RELEASE DATE:
22 December, 2009
SUBJECT: QA HAZARDOUS RECALL PROCTOR & GAMBLE RECALLS VICKS DAYQUIL COLD & FLU LIQUICAPS DUE TO FAILURE TO MEET CHILD RESISTANT CLOSURE REQUIREMENT

 

Scope: Worldwide

Proctor & Gamble of Cincinnati, Ohio in cooperation with the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), is conducting a nationwide voluntary recalling its Vicks® Dayquil® Cold & Flu 24-Count Liquicaps Bonus Pack in the United States.

Name of Product: Vicks® Dayquil® Cold & Flu 24-Count Liquicaps

Hazard: The cold and flu medicine contains acetaminophen and is not in child-resistant packaging and lacks the statement, “This Package for Households Without Young Children,” as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. This medicine could cause serious health problems or death to a child if several of the capsules are swallowed.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Description: Vicks® Dayquil® Cold & Flu 24-Count Liquicaps

Package size: 24 liquid filled capsules per carton

  • UPC#: 323900010871

The Vick’s Dayquil Cold & Flu affected product is the “Bonus 20% More than the 20ct. size” only.

Sold in: AAFES Stores and Retailers nationwide

Remedy: Consumers who purchased this Dayquil® 24-count product with the expectation that it was in child-resistant packaging can obtain a refund or replacement coupon by calling P&G at 1-800-251-3374. Consumers can also visit the following website: www.vicks.com.


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