*ALERT* FDA offers new details about kids' Tylenol, Motrin recall *STOP USING NOW* [View All]

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An inspection report by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has revealed disturbing details about the McNeil Consumer Healthcare manufacturing plant that produced liquid versions of infant and children's products, including Tylenol, Motrin, Zyrtec and Benadryl, that were recalled last week.

The Fort Washington, Pa., plant apparently wasn't checking its products for bacteria, properly testing its batches, safety storing materials and labels and was in general disarray, inspectors found. Overall, they found quality control virtually non-existent.

The new details came as the FDA again urged consumers to halt using the products and to shift to alternatives. Generic versions of the over-the-counter products are not affected by this recall and are considered safe.


A just-released preliminary inspection report said that McNeil failed to properly oversee manufacturing procedures. Among problems cited was that McNeil failed to properly check for "gram negative" organisms -- which an FDA official described as bacteria.

THE FDA RELEASE
http://www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/Newsroom/PressAnnouncements/ucm210441.htm

What products are affected by this recall?
The products include certain liquid infant’s and children’s Tylenol®, Motrin®, Zyrtec®, and Benadryl® products. For a complete list of recalled products, please see the recall notice1.

What can I use instead of the recalled products?
There are a number of other products on the market, including generic versions of the recalled products, which are intended for use in infants and children and are not affected by the recall. FDA recommends that you check the labeling of these products. If you have any questions, you should discuss this with your pharmacist or other health care professional. FDA does not anticipate that there will be a shortage of alternative products.