Aurohealth Recalls Walgreens Brand Acetaminophen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
CPSC recall 22161. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled over-the-counter products contain the regulated substance acetaminophen 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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach and sight of children. Contact Aurohealth for information on how to return the product at your nearest Walgreens store to receive a full refund.
CPSC recall 22161 has the recall date 16 Jun 2022. The notice names the firm Aurobindo Pharma. The recall has about 137,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2022 has 5,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Poisoning.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 137,300 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves the Walgreens brand acetaminophen product. The red and white label states Walgreens, Easy Open for Adults, Pain Reliever, Acetaminophen, 500 mg, Fever Reducer, Extra Strength, 150 caplets. The bottle has a red continuous thread gear closure. UPC number 311917218090 and Lot numbers P2100627, P2100671, P2100672, P2100689 P2100747, P2100859 (each with expiration date Nov-2022) and P2200050 (with expiration date Jan-2023) are included in this recall. The UPC number, lot numbers and expiration date are printed near the drug facts panel on the label on the back of the bottle. |
| Product | Walgreens Pain Reliever Acetaminophen, 150 count bottles, About 137,300 |
| Sold at | Walgreens stores nationwide from October 2021 through April 2022 for about $9. |
| Manufacturer | Aurobindo Pharma Limited |
| Importer | Aurohealth LLC, of East Windsor, New Jersey |
| Distributor | Walgreen Co |
| Made in | India |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 137,300Median of 2022: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2022
- 292
- Recalls of 2022 with one of the same hazards
- 15%
- Recalls on the register that name Aurobindo Pharma
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2022 | Aurohealth Recalls Kroger Brand Acetaminophen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 22161The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 22161. https://recallregister.com/product/9327-aurohealth-recalls-walgreens-brand-acetaminophen-due-to-failure-to-mee/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 22161 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Walgreens stores nationwide from October 2021 through April 2022 for about $9.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 22161?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 22161?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 137,300