Two lots of acetaminophen and caffeine have been recalled nationwide due to a labeling mix-up. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said this week that the pills actually contain aspirin.
An FDA notice said that New York-based Aero Healthcare US recalled caplets billed as containing 500 milligrams of acetaminophen and 65 milligrams of caffeine. The firm initiated the recall, which the FDA classified as Class II, on Oct. 17.
The decision was made due to a label mix-up that “affects the outer box labeling only,” the notice said.
The box incorrectly states that the pills have 500 milligrams of acetaminophen and 65 milligrams of caffeine, the notice added. The inner pouch correctly states that the caplets contain 500 milligrams of Aspirin (NSAID) with 32.5 milligrams of caffeine, it said….