Past kid-related product recalls

Over-the-counter medicine recall expanded Recall expanded: July 8, 2010 Johnson & Johnson is again expanding a recall of over-the-counter medications because the products give off an odor than can cause vomiting and sickness. The most recent expansion of the recall includes 21 lots of drugs including Tylenol and Motrin IB. The odor is caused by a chemical used to treat wooden pallets that transport and store medication packaging materials. In June, the company had expanded the recall to include Benadryl Allergy Ultratablets and one lot of Extra Strength Tylenol. Last November, the company initially recalled some Tylenol Arthritis Caplets. The recall expanded in December, and again in January . More info on these recalled products
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Over-the-counter medicine recall expanded
Recall expanded: July 8, 2010

Johnson & Johnson is again expanding a recall of over-the-counter medications because the products give off an odor than can cause vomiting and sickness. The most recent expansion of the recall includes 21 lots of drugs including Tylenol and Motrin IB. The odor is caused by a chemical used to treat wooden pallets that transport and store medication packaging materials.

In June, the company had expanded the recall to include Benadryl Allergy Ultratablets and one lot of Extra Strength Tylenol.

Last November, the company initially recalled some Tylenol Arthritis Caplets. The recall expanded in December, and again in January.

More info on these recalled products