FYI: Med Recall

"Johnson & Johnson-Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals Co. recalled certain bottles of nonstaining Mylicon gas-relief dye-free drops. The recalled drops were sold in one-ounce plastic bottles that were distributed to stores and pharmacies after Oct. 5. ... The recalled bottles are from lots SMF007 and SMF008." The "numbers are printed on the bottom of the box and on the lower-left side of the sticker on each bottle."

According to Bloomberg News, Johnson & Johnson-Merck Consumer Pharmaceuticals are recalling approximately 12,000 units "because some bottles may include metal fragments." The company "said the metal fragments were generated during the manufacturing process. The company urged consumers to stop using the recalled drops though it said if any medical effects occur, most are expected to be temporary and resolved without medical treatment."

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