L. Perrigo Recalls Infants' Acetaminophen Due to Unmarked Dosing Syringes
L. Perrigo is recalling 108,828 bottles of infants' acetaminophen because some cartons may contain dosing syringes without dose markings.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a potential dosing error due to missing markings on the syringe, which fits the criteria for moderate severity without reported injuries.
Plain-English summary
L. Perrigo Co. is recalling 108,828 bottles of infants' acetaminophen suspension liquid, 160 mg/5 mL, grape flavor, 2 FL OZ (59 mL). The product is sold under multiple brand names, including Equate, Leader, TopCare, Walgreens, and Kroger, and was distributed nationwide.
The recall was initiated because there is a remote potential that some cartons of the product were co-packaged with an oral dosing syringe that lacks dose markings. The affected lots are 3JK0653, 3JK0433, 3KK0817, 3JK0673, 3KK0494, and 3KK0360, all with expiration dates of 07/15 or 08/15.
Consumers should check their inventory for these specific lot numbers and expiration dates. If the product matches the recalled description, consumers should stop using it and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a refund or replacement.
The recalled product
- Product
- EQUATE PAIN AND FEVER (ACETAMINOPHEN)
- Brand
- EQUATE PAIN AND FEVER
- Manufacturer
- L. Perrigo Co.
- Category
- Drug — OTC Pain Reliever
- Affected units
- 108,828
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (8)
- Lot #: 3JK0653
- Exp 07/15
- 3JK0433
- 3KK0817
- Exp 08/15
- 3JK0673
- 3KK0494
- 3KK0360
UPCs (5)
- 078742090603
- 096295120936
- 036800346451
- 311917132259
- 041260358326
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by L. Perrigo Co. under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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