FDA: Tylenol arthritis caplets recall due to 'unusual moldy odor'

The Food and Drug Administration announced late Monday, a recall for Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplets after several consumers complained of an unusual musty, moldy odor.

As a preventative measure, the FDA said it and Johnson & Johnson would recall all Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplet 100 count bottles.

FDA said consumers who have Tylenol Arthritis tablets should stop using the product and contact McNeil Consumer Healthcare for a refund or replacement.

Consumers who have taken the affected Tylenol said they had nausea, stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea, the FDA said.

The unusual musty or mildew-like odor was believed to have been caused by the breakdown of a chemical used to treat wooden pallets that transport and store packaging materials, according to the FDA.

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