Additional Tylenol Product Recalled by Manufacturer

October 28, 2010 8:50 AM

McNeil Consumer Healthcare has voluntarily recalled TYLENOL^® 8 Hour caplets 50 count bottles due to complaints of a musty or moldy odor, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported on October 19, 2010. The recall is precautionary and the risk of adverse medical events is remote, reports FDA. The odor is thought to be caused by the presence of trace amounts of 2,4,6-tribromoanisole. The product lot number for the recalled product, BCM155, can be found on the side of the bottle label. FDA advises that patients stop using the affected product, and that patients with medical concerns or questions contact their health care provider. More information is available in an FDA safety notice. In January 2010 and June 2010, McNeil announced the recall of other products due to the presence of 2,4,6-tribromoanisole.