Use caution Consumer product recall · CPSC · Published January 26, 2022

Geri-Care OTC Drugs Recall: Risk of Poisoning from Child-Resistant Packaging Failure

Geri-Care recalls over-the-counter acetaminophen and aspirin products due to non-compliant child-resistant packaging, posing poisoning risk to young children. Consumers should store safely and dispose of products.

Plain-English summary generated from official CPSC data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 CPSC recall #9215Consumer product Geri-Care ›

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Use caution until it’s fixed

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

Take action

Contact the company & request your remedy

Call(800) 540-3765from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday Emailrecalls@gericarepharm.com Official pagewww.gericarepharm.com/recalls/Also onlinewww.gericarepharm.com

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✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Geri-Care is recalling over-the-counter acetaminophen and aspirin products because they lack child-resistant packaging, which could lead to young children accidentally poisoning themselves. This recall affects products sold in the U.S. and requires safe disposal or refunds. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/2696-geri-care-otc-drugs-recall-risk-of-poisoning-from-child.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/2696-geri-care-otc-drugs-recall-risk-of-poisoning-from-child · Updated August 3, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #9215

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“Geri-Care OTC Drugs Recall: Risk of Poisoning from Child-Resistant Packaging Failure.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2696-geri-care-otc-drugs-recall-risk-of-poisoning-from-child. Based on CPSC recall #9215 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Geri-Care-Pharmaceuticals-Recalls-Over-the-Counter-Drugs-Due-to-Failure-to-Meet-Child-Resistant-Packaging-Requirement-Risk-of-Poisoning).

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Jan. 26, 2022, that Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals is recalling over-the-counter acetaminophen and aspirin products for failing to meet child-resistant packaging requirements. The non-compliant packaging poses a risk of poisoning if swallowed by young children.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Geri-Care
Product: Over-the-counter acetaminophen 500mg Tablets (1,000 count)
Product: Regular Strength Enteric Coated Aspirin 325mg Tablets (250 count)
Product: Regular Strength Enteric Coated Aspirin 325mg Tablets (1,000 count)
Product: Adult Low Dose Enteric Coated Aspirin 81mg Tablets (300 count)
Product: Adult Low Dose Enteric Coated Aspirin 81mg Tablets (1,000 count)
Sold at: Amazon.com, simplymedical.com, drugsupplystore.com, heypharma.com, otcsuperstore.com, blowoutmedical.com, vitamincoveusa.com, silverrodrx.com, zoro.com, healthproductsforyou.com, earthturns.com, cleanitsupply.com, herbspro.com, stomabags.com, ebay.com, atcmedical.com, and bettymillls.com through August 2021

What to do

Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children, and safely dispose of the recalled product as soon as is practicable. Contact Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals for a full refund or replacement over-the-counter drug product.

The hazard

Context

GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes Recall: Child Poisoning Risk (2026-07-02), MedPride Baby Oil Bottles Recall: Risk of Child Poisoning and Serious Injury (2026-06-25), and Mindbodygreen Multivitamin Bottles Risk Child Poisoning - Recall (2026-01-29).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for Geri-Care brand over-the-counter acetaminophen (500mg, 1,000 tablets) and aspirin (325mg, 250 or 1,000 tablets; 81mg, 300 or 1,000 tablets) in bottles. These products were sold in the U.S. and are not child-resistant.

Brand
Geri-Care
Product
Over-the-counter drugs
Category
Consumer product

Based on the official CPSC remedy

What to do — step by step

Store Safely
Keep recalled products out of sight and reach of children immediately.
Dispose of Products
Safely dispose of the recalled products as soon as possible.
Get Refund or Replacement
Contact Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals for a full refund or replacement product.

Official remedy

What CPSC says to do

Take action

Contact Geri-Care

We’ve drafted a message you can send Geri-Care to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

✉️ Open in email📞 +18005403765 Company site

Subject: Recall 9215 — Geri-Care OTC Drugs Recall: Risk of Poisoning from Child-Resistant Packaging Failure

Hello,

I own a Geri-Care OTC Drugs Recall: Risk of Poisoning from Child-Resistant Packaging Failure that is covered by recall 9215 from Geri-Care.

The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children, and safely dispose of the recalled product as soon as is practicable. Contact Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals for a full refund or replacement over-the-counter drug product.

I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?

Thank you.

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Link to this recall

<a href="https://govinfonow.com/recall/2696-geri-care-otc-drugs-recall-risk-of-poisoning-from-child">Geri-Care OTC Drugs Recall: Risk of Poisoning from Child-Resistant Packaging Failure (GovInfoNow)</a>

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Official source: CPSC Recall #9215 (January 26, 2022)
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