One ounce bottles of Tylenol Grape over-the-counter liquid pain/fever reducer for infants are being recalled by the manufacturer because consumers are reporting difficulty in using its dosing system.
McNeil Consumer Healthcare, maker of Tylenol, says seven lots, approximately 574,000 bottles, of Infants’ Tylenol Oral Suspension, 1 oz. Grape distributed nationwide in the United States are affected by the precautionary recall. The lots in question, BIL0U00, BIL0V00, BIL3500, BJL2D00, BJL2E00, BJL2T00, BJL2U00, all have the UPC code 300450122308.
The product’s SimpleMeasure dosing system includes a dosing syringe, which a parent or caregiver inserts into a protective cover, or “flow restrictor,” at the top of the bottle to measure the proper dose. In some cases, the flow restrictor was pushed into the bottle when inserting the syringe. Children’s Tylenol products are intended for children two years of age and older and remain available.
No adverse events associated with this action have been reported to date and the risk of a serious adverse medical event is remote. Consumers can continue to use Infants’ TYLENOL provided the flow restrictor at the top of the bottle remains in place.
The company says the recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the FDA.
If the flow restrictor is pushed into the bottle, the parent or caregiver should not use the product. Consumers can request a refund or for more information, visit www.tylenol.com or call 1-888-222-6036 (Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern Time; Saturday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time).Â