Extra Strength Tylenol Tablets

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Consumer Media: 888-Info-FDA
August 5, 1998

PRODUCT
Extra Strength Tylenol Tablets, 500 mg, in 100 tablet bottles, OTC pain reliever. Recall #D-208-8.

CODE
Lot #AMA032 EXP 9/2001.

MANUFACTURER
McNeil Consumer Products Company, Las Piedras, Puerto Rico.

RECALLED BY
McNeil Consumer Products Company, Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, by letter on May 11, 1998. Firm-initiated recall ongoing.

DISTRIBUTION
Nationwide.

QUANTITY
114,432 bottles were distributed.

REASON
Tablet discoloration, growth of penicillium and aspergillus species.

The information contained herein has been obtained from sources that the Company believes to be reliable, however, the Company has not independently verified or confirmed the information and the recipient acknowledges that no representations or warranties are being made in connection with the use of the information.