Voluntary recall of Children’s Strength Acetaminophen Tablets issued
Posted Jun 7, 2011 03:18:36 PM.
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OTTAWA, Ont. – Health Canada is advising Canadians that Tanta Pharmaceuticals is voluntarily recalling Junior Strength Acetaminophen Tablets (160 mg) and Children’s Strength Acetaminophen Tablets (80 mg), due to faulty child-resistant packaging.
The pharmaceutical company said the child safety mechanism on some of the caps may not lock properly, and some could open even in the locked position, presenting a risk of overdose to children.
The drugs are sold at Loblaws, Shoppers Drug Mart (under the Life brand), Preferred Pharmacy and other retail locations across Canada. Stores are being asked to remove the affected products from their shelves.
| Product | Type | DIN | Brand |
| Junior Strength Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg |
Bubblegum 20’s | 02230934 | Life Brand Junior Rapid Melts Teddy’s Choice Jr. Meltables |
| Junior Strength Acetaminophen Tablets 160 mg |
Grape 20’s | 02230934 | Life Brand Junior Rapid Melts Teddy’s Choice Jr. Meltables Preferred Pharmacy Jr. Melts Tanta Junior Melts |
| Children’s Strength Acetaminophen Tablets 80 mg |
Bubblegum 24’s | 02015676 | Life Brand Child’s Rapid Melts Teddy’s Choice Child Meltables |
| Children’s Strength Acetaminophen Tablets 80 mg |
Grape 24’s | 02015676 | Life Brand Child’s Rapid Melts Teddy’s Choice Child Meltables |
For concerns or comments, call Tanta Pharmaceuticals at 1-905-430-8440, or click here for more information.
