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Today Johnson and Johnson, makers of Tylenol, issued a voluntary recall of particular lots of childrens and infants Tylenol. Some lots, (or batches) may be contaminated with bacteria called Burkholderia cepacia or B. Cepacia.
The potentially tainted batches were packaged between April and June of 2008. According to the website “IsurfKY”, the bacteria was found in "raw materials" and not in finished products of the medication. Tylenol says the recall was at the “warehouse and retail levels”.
The B. Cepacia bacteria can cause respiratory issues, such as pneumonia, in people with weakened immune systems and chronic lung diseases, particularly cystic fibrosis. Visit the CDC’s website for more information.
The website “About Lawesuits.Com” says the bacteria is associated with “nasal sprays and mouthwashes” and may or may not be acquired by ingesting the medication.
To find out if you have products from the contaminated batches, visit Tylenol’s website to compare UPC codes and lot numbers. If you have purchased Tylenol from the contaminated batches, call the McNeil Customer Care Center at 1-800-962-5357 to receive a replacement product. According to Tylenol’s website, bottles currently on store shelves “have met all specifications”.
If your child has ingested doses of the recalled medication, Tylenol suggests contacting your health care provider.
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Children and Infant Tylenol Recall Issued Due to Possible Contamination
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