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Product Recall Number: 22-162

Why was Kroger Acetaminophen, 100 count bottles recalled?

The recalled over-the-counter product contains the regulated substance acetaminophen which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the product is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

Kroger Acetaminophen, 100 count bottles
Here's product recall specific data for Kroger Acetaminophen, 100 count bottles.

  • Product Recall Number: 22-162

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2022-06-16

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Kroger Acetaminophen, 100 count bottles

  • Description: This recall involves the Kroger brand acetaminophen over-the-counter drug. The red, white and gray label states Kroger, Acetaminophen, Extended-Release Tablets USP, 650mg, Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer, 100 caplets. The bottle has a white continuous thread closure. The UPC number is 04126001287 with the batch codes AC45463, AC38213 or AC30682. The location of the UPC number is under the bar code on the packaging and the batch code is at the bottom of the label on the bottle.

  • Hazard Description: The recalled over-the-counter product contains the regulated substance acetaminophen which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the product is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 34,660

  • Incidents: None reported

  • Remedy: Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach and sight of children. Contact Kroger for information on how to properly dispose of the product and receive a full refund.

  • Sold At: Baker's, City Market, Dillons, Dillons Marketplace, Fred Meyer, Fry's Food and Drug, Fry's Marketplace, Fry's Mercado, Gerbes, JayC, JayC Food Plus, King Soopers, King Soopers Fresh Fare, King Soopers Marketplace, Kroger, Kroger Fresh Fare, Kroger Marketplace, Mariano's, Metro Market, Payless Super Market, Pick 'n Save, Pick 'n Save Marketplace, Smith's, and Smith's Marketplace stores nationwide from October 2021 through March 2022 for about $9.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., of Princeton, New Jersey

  • Distributors: The Kroger Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio

  • Manufactured In: United States

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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