McNeil Recalls OTC Products with Mildew-Like Odor

McNeil Consumer Healthcare announced on January 15 that they are voluntarily recalling certain lots of OTC products in the Americas, United Arab Emirates and Fiji. The recall was issued following consumer reports of an unusual mildew-like odor that resulted in nausea, stomach pain, vomiting or diarrhea in a small number of cases. The recall was taken in consultation with the FDA.

Upon investigation, McNeil determined that the smell was caused by the breakdown of a chemical that is sometimes applied to wood that is used to build wood pallets that transport and store product packaging materials.

In December of 2009, McNeil recalled all lots of Tylenol Arthritis Pain 100 with EZ-Open Cap in relation to the same issue.

Affected products include certain lots of the following:

• Tylenol
• Motrin
• Benadryl Allergy Ultratab
• Rolaids Antacid Tablets
• Simply Sleep
• St. Joseph

To learn how to return the affected products and to view a complete listing of the recalled product lots, please click here.

If your facility is looking for an alternative to any of these products in light of the recall, ProMed has a wide variety of OTC products immediately available.