Sunday, January 17, 2010

Johnson&Johnson recall extended to Canada

From the Toronto Star:
A massive new Johnson&Johnson recall of over-the-counter medications extended to Canada Friday with consumers urged to stop taking Rolaids antacid tablets immediately.

The Rolaids recall affects bottles of 100 and 150, said McNeil Consumer Healthcare Canada.

“The Canadian company is taking this voluntary action as a precaution following consumer reports of an unusual odor” that are connected to wood pallets used with packaging materials.

Canadian consumers are asked to contact McNeil at 1-800-661-4659, Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. for instructions on how to return or replace their antacid tablets or go to www.jn.canada.com ...more

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