Recalls / 2022-06-16

Time-Cap Labs Recalls Kroger Brand Aspirin and Ibuprofen Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

22160 · Recalled 2022-06-16 · CPSC page

Recalled Kroger Aspirin, 81 mg Delayed-Release enteric coated tablets, 300 count bottle

Description

This recall involves the Kroger brand aspirin and ibuprofen over-the-counter drugs. For the aspirin product, the green and yellow label states Kroger, Low Dose, Aspirin, 81 mg Delayed-Release Tablets / Pain Reliever, 300 enteric coated tablets. The bottle has a green continuous thread gear closure. For the ibuprofen product, the blue and white label states Kroger, Ibuprofen, Capsules, 200 mg Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer, 160 softgels. The bottle has a blue continuous thread gear closure. The following UPC and Lot numbers listed in the table are included in this recall and can be found on the label on the back of the bottle. Item UPC Lot numbers Aspirin 4126001295 A077J F032H F035H J011H K031H Ibuprofen 4126001298 FH1163 C11044 C11047 C11064 C11065 C11079 C11084

Hazards

The recalled over-the-counter products contain the regulated substances aspirin and ibuprofen which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

Reported injuries

None reported

Remedy

Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach and sight of children. Contact Kroger for information on how to properly dispose of the product and receive a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Kroger Aspirin, 300 count bottles and Ibuprofen, 160 count bottles		About 209,430

Parties

Importer: Time-Cap Labs Inc., of Farmingdale, New York (Ibuprofen)
Distributor: The Kroger Co., of Cincinnati, Ohio
Made in: United States (Aspirin), India (Ibuprofen)
Sold at: Baker's, City Market, Dillons, Dillons Marketplace, Food 4 Less, FoodsCo, Fred Meyer, Fry's Food, Drug, Fry's Marketplace, Fry's Mercado, Gerbes, JayC, JayC Food Plus, King Soopers, King Soopers Fresh Fare, King Soopers Marketplace, Kroger, Kroger Fresh Fare, Kroger Marketplace, Mariano's, Metro Market, Payless Super Market, Pick 'n Save, Pick 'n Save Marketplace, Smith's, Quality Food Center (QFC), Ralph's, Ralph's Fresh Fare, Smith's Marketplace from July 2021 through March 2022 for between $12

Consumer contact

Kroger at 800-576-4377 (800-KRO-GERS) from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m. (midnight) ET Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. ET Saturday and Sunday, online at www.kroger.com/i/recall-alerts, or www.kroger.com and click on "Recall Alerts" at the bottom of the page, or www.timecaplabs.com and click on "SAFETY RECALL" at the top of the page for more information.

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Recalled Kroger Ibuprofen, 200 mg softgel capsules, 160 count bottle

Source: CPSC recall 22160. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.