Sun Pharma Recalls Kroger Brand Acetaminophen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning
CPSC recall 22162. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
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 Kroger for information on how to properly dispose of the product and receive a full refund.
CPSC recall 22162 has the recall date 16 Jun 2022. The notice names the firm Sun Pharmaceutical Industries. The recall has about 34,660 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
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 34,660 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| 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 041260012877 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. |
| Product | Kroger Acetaminophen, 100 count bottles, About 34,660 |
| 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… |
| Manufacturer | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., of Princeton, New Jersey |
| Distributor | The Kroger Co |
| Made in | United States |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 34,660Median 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 Sun Pharmaceutical Industries
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 22162. https://recallregister.com/product/9328-sun-pharma-recalls-kroger-brand-acetaminophen-due-to-failure-to-meet-c/. 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 22162 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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…
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 22162?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 22162?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 34,660