Tylenol Recalls Children’s and Infant’s Medications Due to Bacterial Contamination

More than 20 types of Tylenol children’s and infant’s medications are being recalled today because the liquid cold drugs may be contaminated with a dangerous form of bacteria.

McNeil Consumer Healthcare, the maker of Tylenol-brand products, recently informed physicians about the possibility that its products could be carrying Burkholderia cepacia (B. cepacia) bacteria. B Cepacia can cause pneumonia in people with weakened immune systems or those who suffer from lung diseases, including pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis, and chronic granulomatous disease.

The bacteria reportedly were found in ingredients used to produce the Tylenol medications, but not in the finished products, the company said. There have been no reports of injuries or illness connected to the contaminated medications, according to a UPI news report.

The following Tylenol products are included in the recall:

• Children’s Tylenol Suspension

• Infant Tylenol Suspension 1 oz.

• Children’s Tylenol Plus Cough & Runny Nose 4 oz.

• Children’s Tylenol Plus Cold/Allergy

• Infant Tylenol Drops

The affected batches of recalled medications were produced between April and June 2008.

A complete listing of the Tylenol products and lot numbers being recalled can be found here. The lot numbers are printed on the bottom of the box containing the product and also on the sticker that surrounds the product bottle, officials said.

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