INDIANA—Consumers across Indiana and the nation are being urged to check their medicine cabinets following a nationwide recall of over 3,000 bottles of Extra Strength Tylenol due to a “defective container” issue.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified the recall with a Class II risk level, the second-highest category, meaning that use of the product “may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences,” or that the possibility of serious adverse health effects is “remote.
The recall, which began in mid-October and was updated to a Class II risk this week, involves 3,186 bottles of the popular pain reliever. Shoppers should immediately check their bottles against the following identifying information:
- Product: TYLENOL, Acetaminophen, Extra Strength, 24 caplets, 500 mg each
- Lot Code: EJA022
- Expiry Date: April 30, 2028
While the recall is nationwide, the FDA’s enforcement report specifically listed Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana in the product’s distribution pattern, indicating that bottles are likely present in pharmacies and stores across the region, including Bedford.
Given the Class II risk designation, consumers who possess a bottle with a matching recalled lot code and expiration date are advised to discontinue use of the product immediately.
While the FDA did not provide specific instructions for returns, the safest course of action is to toss the medication or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
For more information or to report any adverse effects related to this product, consumers can contact the manufacturer directly or consult their local pharmacist.
