Johnson & Johnson issued a recall for 11 over the counter children’s fever and cold medicine. Here is a list of the products affected in Canada:
- Infant’s Motrin Suspension Drops Dye-Free, 30 ml (DIN 02238626)
- Infant’s Motrin Suspension Drops Dye-Free, 15 ml (DIN 02238626)
- Children’s Motrin Suspension Dye-Free, 120 ml (DIN 02242365)
- Children’s Motrin Suspension, 120 ml (DIN 02242365)
- Children’s Motrin Suspension Grape, 120 ml (DIN 02242365)
- Children’s Motrin Suspension Grape, 30 ml (DIN 02242365)
- Children’s Motrin Suspension Bubblegum, 120 ml (DIN 02242365)
- Children’s Motrin Suspension Tropical Punch, 120 ml (DIN 02242365)
- Infant’s Motrin Suspension for Fever due to Colds/Flu, 30 ml (DIN 02238626)
- Children’s Motrin Suspension for Fever due to Colds/Flu, 120 ml (DIN 02242365)
- Children’s Tylenol Cough & Runny Nose Suspension, 100 ml (DIN 02292122)
In the United States, more than 40 otc children’s medication are being recalled.
For a complete list of recalled products, click here.
McNeil Consumer Healthcare is initiating this voluntary recall because some of these products may not meet required quality standards. This recall is not being undertaken on the basis of adverse medical events. Some of the products included in the recall may contain a higher concentration of active ingredient than is specified; others may contain inactive ingredients that may not meet internal testing requirements; and others may contain tiny particles. While the potential for serious medical events is remote, the company advises consumers who have purchased these recalled products to discontinue use.
