AAFES RECALL NO.
10-006 SCOPE: WORLDWIDE In cooperation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), McNeil Consumer Healthcare is voluntarily recalling certain lots of OTC products (Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, Rolaids, Simply Sleep and St. Joseph, in the Americas, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Fiji (FULL RECALLED PRODUCT LIST BELOW). ISSUE: The uncharacteristic smell is caused by the presence of trace amounts of a chemical called 2, 4, 6-tribromoanisole. The source of 2, 4, 6-tribromoanisole is believed to be the breakdown of a chemical used to treat wooden pallets that transport and store packaging materials. The health effects of this compound have not been well studied, and to date all of the observed events reported to McNeil were temporary and non-serious. INCIDENTS/INJURIES: There have been no incidents reported to date. PRODUCT INFORMATION: Certain lots of the OTC items have been recalled. To view the entire list of recalled products click here. REMEDY/CONSUMER INFO: Consumers should immediately stop using the affected product and contact the McNeil Consumer Call Care Center for a refund or replacement at: 1-888-222-6036 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time, and Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time) or log on to the internet at: www.mcneilproductrecall.com. Consumers who have medical concerns or questions should contact their healthcare provider. |
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