Aspirin Recall 2022: Over-The-Counter Drugs Pulled Over Child Poisoning Risk

A number of over-the-counter PhysiciansCare brand drugs have been recalled over a possible child poisoning risk caused by the child-resistant packaging.

The recall affects about 165,000 units of PhysiciansCare brand Aspirin, Extra Strength Non Aspirin, Extra Strength Pain Reliever, Ibuprofen, Medication Station, and Multi-Pack products.

The drugs were sold in cardboard boxes with 50, 100, 250, or 500 tablets per box at Amazon.com and FSAstore.com from February 2014 through June 2021. The cost of the drugs ranged from $5 to $50.

The recall was issued because the over-the-counter drugs contain regulated substances such as aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen, which must be in a child-resistant package when used in a household as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act.

According to the recall notice, the products are not child-resistant and do pose a poisoning risk if they were to be swallowed by young children.

Consumers are urged to immediately store the recalled drugs in a safe location out of the reach of children. They should contact Acme United for information on how to safely dispose of or return the products for a full refund.

Questions about the recall can be directed to Acme United at 1-888-520-2199, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, or online at www.recallrtr.com/acmeunitedotc or at www.acmeunited.com by clicking on “Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.

The company said it has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the recall.