Product name | Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu 24-Count Bonus Pack Liquicaps | |
Description | The recall involves Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu 24-Count Bonus Pack Liquicaps. The medicine comes in orange packaging with the green Vicks symbol and has the following UPC#:3 23900 01087 1. No other Vick's product is included in this recall. | |
Problem | The cold and flu medicine contains acetaminophen and is not in child-resistant packaging and lacks the statement, "This Package for Households Without Young Children," as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. This medicine could cause serious health problems or death to a child if several of the capsules are swallowed. | |
Distribution | Drug stores, grocery stores and other retailers nationwide for about $5. | |
Company | Procter & Gamble 800-251-3374; Web site www.vicks.com | |
Dates sold | Sold between September 2008 and December 2009 | |
Date posted | 12/20/2009 | |
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Illinois Department of Public Health 535 West Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62761 Phone 217-782-3300 Fax 217-782-3987 TTY 800-547-0466 Questions or Comments |