Some Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplets Recalled

(December 30, 2009) - The makers of Tylenol are recalling a limited number of Tylenol arthritis pain caplet 100 count bottles. These bottles can be identified by the distinctive red EZ-open cap.

The company says the recall is being initiated after identifying an unusual smell or taste associated with these lots that led to a small number of people reporting nausea and related symptoms. This recall includes five product lots only (full list of lot numbers provided below), and does not include any other lots of Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplet 100 count or any other Tylenol Arthritis Pain products.

Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplets are manufactured by McNeil Consumer Healthcare, Division of McNeil-PPC, Inc.

If you purchased Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplet 100 count bottles from the lots included in this recall, you should stop using the product and contact McNeil for instructions on a refund or replacement. For these instructions, or for information on how to return or dispose of the product, you can call 1-888-222-6036.

The affected Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplet 100 count product lot numbers can be found on the side of the bottle label. See the full list of affected product lot numbers below:

UPC # 0045-0838-21

Code # 8382100

Lot #'s 08BMC013, 08BMC020, 09BMC034, 09CMC036, 09CMC040

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