Johnson & Johnson Expands Tylenol Recall…Again

Johnson & Johnson has expanded a previous recall of their Tylenol Arthritis caplets to include more than two dozen other over-the-counter products including Tylenol Extra Strength, Motrin Rolaids and a number of children’s medications.

Following consumer reports of “an unusual moldy, musty, or mildew-like odor that, in a small number of cases, was associated with temporary and non-serious gastrointestinal events,” the latest voluntary recall effects more than 53 million bottles of medication.

According to Johnson & Johnson, the odor is caused by the presence of trace amounts of a chemical called 2,4,6-tribromoanisole (TBA), which can result from the breakdown of a chemical that is sometimes applied to wood for pallets that transport and store product packaging materials.

“The health effects of this chemical have not been well studied but no serious events have been documented in the medical literature,” the company said in a statement.

The company is advising consumers who purchased the affected products to stop using them and contact them for information about how to get a refund or a replacement. Visit  www.mcneilproductrecall.com or call (888) 222-6036 for additional information.