The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·22161·Announced 2022-06-16

Walgreens Acetaminophen Bottles Recalled for Non-Compliant Packaging

Aurohealth recalled Walgreens brand acetaminophen 500 mg bottles (150 count) because the packaging does not meet child-resistant requirements under the Poison Prevention Packaging Act, posing a poisoning risk to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a risk-of-harm product (acetaminophen accessible to children without child-resistant packaging) where no injury has yet been reported, which aligns with the "High" severity criterion. The source explicitly states "None reported" for injuries, and the hazard is the potential for poisoning rather than documented illness.

Plain-English summary

Aurohealth LLC recalled Walgreens brand Pain Reliever Acetaminophen, 500 mg, 150 count bottles because the packaging fails to meet child-resistant packaging requirements mandated by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). Acetaminophen is a regulated substance that must be packaged in child-resistant containers. The non-compliant packaging poses a risk of poisoning if young children swallow the contents.

The recalled product has a red and white label stating "Walgreens, Easy Open for Adults, Pain Reliever, Acetaminophen, 500 mg, Fever Reducer, Extra Strength, 150 caplets" with a red continuous thread gear closure. The recalled bottles have UPC number 311917218090 and lot numbers P2100627, P2100671, P2100672, P2100689, P2100747, P2100859 (expiration date Nov-2022) and P2200050 (expiration date Jan-2023).

The product was sold at Walgreens stores nationwide from October 2021 through April 2022 for about $9. Approximately 137,300 units were affected. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately place recalled products in a safe location out of reach and sight of children. Consumers can return the product at their nearest Walgreens store for a full refund. For information, consumers can contact Aurohealth toll-free at 888-504-2014 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT, Monday through Friday, or visit www.walgreens.com, www.aurohealth.com, or www.walgreens.com/topic/information/recall.jsp.

The recalled product

Product
Walgreens Pain Reliever Acetaminophen, 150 count bottles
Manufacturer
Aurobindo Pharma Limited, of Telangana, India
Category
Drug — Over-the-Counter Analgesic
Hazard
  • child-resistant-packaging-failure
  • poisoning-risk
Affected units
137,300

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (1)

  • 311917218090

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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