Arthritis Tylenol Recall Issued because of Moldy Smell

McNeil PPC Inc. has expanded a recall on one of their popular over-the-counter drugs.  Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplets are being recalled after they received multiple complaints by consumers stating that their Tylenol had a strong mold smelling odor coming from the Tylenol bottle.

The Tylenol recall was originally issued in November but the manufacturer along with the FDA has expanded the recall to include five additional lots of Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplets. 

The moldy or mildew like smell that is coming from the Tylenol is said to be associated with side effects such as nausea, stomach pain, vomitting and diarrhea.  The smell that is coming from the recalled Tylenol is being caused by the break down of a chemical that was used to treat the wooden pallets that are used to package the products materials on. The chemical is known as 2,4,6-tribromoanisole.  2,4,6-tribromoanisole is released when the chemicals breakdown a common fungi.  The full effects of 2,4,6-tribromoanisole is not fully known.  So far the FDA and McNeil PPC Inc. have only received reports of minor to mild temporary effects from the tainted Tylenol which was recalled but consumers are urged to report any symptoms, especially if they are severe adverse side effects, immediately to the FDA. 

The recalled over the counter medication carry the UPC #0045-0838-21 and the Code #8382100 The lots that are being recalled of the Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplet 100-count bottles with red EZ-Open caps are as follows:  07CMC011, 07DMC022, 07DMC024, 07FMC032, 07FMC033, 07GMC038, 07GMC039, 07HMC045, 07HMC051, 07HMC053, 07JMC064, 07JMC069, 07JMC070, 07JMC071, 07XMC055, 07XMC058, 07XMC062, 08AMC002, 08AMC005, 08CMC026, 08DMC029, 08EMC037, 08EMC039, 08FMC044, 08FMC045, 08GMC050, 08GMC053, 08GMC063, 08GMC065, 08JMC103, 08JMC109, 08JMC110, 08JMC111, 08KMC124, 08KMC127, 08KMC131, 08KMC132, 08XMC093, 08XMC094, 08XMC095, 09AMC010, 09CMC041, 09EMC075, 09EMC079, 09EMC076, 09GMC096, 09GMC097, 09GMC099, 09JMC118, 09JMC126, 09KMC133, 09KMC134, 09XMC114, and 09XMC116.

This recall is one of many Tylenol recalls that have been issued in 2009.  If you have suffered adverse reactions because of Tylenol that has caused you health problems or has caused a dangerous or permanent illness contact a product liability attorney to discuss your legal rights regarding your possible Tylenol lawsuit.  To speak with an Tylenol attorney in New York call Frank J. Dito Jr. Staten Island product liability lawyer regarding the adverse reactions you suffered from Tylenol or any other medication contact us at 718.979.4300 or 800.976.4909 for a free evaluation of your injury case.