The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-250-2013·Announced 2013-04-24

Precision Dose Recalls Children's Acetaminophen Due to Misleading Labeling

Precision Dose Inc. is recalling Children's Acetaminophen Oral Suspension because the label is misleading. The product contains an adult dose of acetaminophen despite the name.

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, which corresponds to a moderate severity score. The hazard is a labeling error that could lead to incorrect dosing, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Precision Dose Inc. is recalling Children's Acetaminophen Oral Suspension, 650 mg/20.3 mL unit dose cups. The recall involves 9,268 cases of the product, which was distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico.

The recall was initiated because the product's name includes the word "Children's," which is misleading. The 650 mg dose of acetaminophen contained in the unit dose cups is an adult dose, not a pediatric dose. This labeling error could lead to confusion regarding the appropriate dosage for children.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact Precision Dose Inc. or their healthcare provider for instructions on how to proceed. The affected lots have expiration dates ranging from May 2013 to March 2014.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Acetaminophen Oral Suspension, 650 mg/20.3 mL unit dose cup (NDC 68094-650-59), packaged in 30-count cups per shipper case (NDC 68094-650-62), Pkg. By: Precision Dose, Inc., S. Beloit, IL 61080.
Affected units
9,268

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 (18)

  • Lot #: 101456
  • Exp 05/13
  • 101488
  • Exp 06/13: 101499
  • 101503
  • Exp 07/13
  • 101537
  • 101552
  • 101554
  • Exp 08/13
  • 101611
  • 101616
  • 101623
  • Exp 10/13
  • 101630
  • Exp 11/13
  • 101754
  • Exp 03/14

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

The notice also names 1 state specifically: