McNeil Consumer Healthcare Media Statement: Tylenol(R) Brand Not Affected By Acetaminophen Recall

FT. WASHINGTON, Pa., Nov. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- McNeil Consumer Healthcare, the maker of Tylenol (acetaminophen), is aware that Perrigo Company has initiated a recall of an estimated 11 million bottles of private label, 500-milligram caplets of acetaminophen. It is important for consumers to be aware that Tylenol-brand products are not affected by the current recall, and that McNeil Consumer Healthcare does not produce any products marketed under store brands or private labels.

As acetaminophen is the medicine in all Tylenol-branded pain relievers, McNeil Consumer Healthcare wants its consumers to be assured that its products are safe and effective when used as directed and manufactured with the highest quality control standards.

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CONTACT: Bill Pearse, McNeil Consumer Healthcare, +1-215-273-8744,bpearse@mccus.jnj.com

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