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Massive OTC recall affects two dozen J&J products

Specific lots of more than two dozen nonprescription product lines are being recalled because of consumer complaints about an unusual moldy, musty, or mildew-like odor leading in some patients to transient gastrointestinal symptoms. FDA and McNeil Consumer Healthcare said on Friday that consumers should stop using the recalled products and contact the company for refunds.

This latest action expands a similar recall in December 2009 of all lots of Tylenol Arthritis Pain 100 count with EZ-Open Caps. The company says that the problematic smell resulted from presence of 2,4,6-tribromoanisole, a breakdown product of a chemical used to treat the wooden pallets on which the products were stored. Nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, and diarrhea have been reported by a small number of patients after using the products.

The recall includes Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl, Rolaids, Simply Sleep, and St. Joseph products distributed in the United States, United Arab Emirates, and Fuji. A PDF file with all affected products and lots can be downloaded at http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Safety/Recalls/UCM197813.pdf

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