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Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals Recalls Over-the-Counter Drugs Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, of Brooklyn, New York·Other·

Yes. Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, of Brooklyn, New York's product was recalled on January 26, 2022 by CPSC (US). Reported hazard: The over-the-counter drug products contain regulated substances which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children. What to do: Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children, and safely dispose of the recalled product as soon as is practicable. Contact Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals for a full refund or replacement over-the-counter drug product.

Data updated July 28, 2026 · Source: official CPSC (US) recall data, checked every 30 minutes

Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals Recalls Over-the-Counter Drugs Due to Failure to Meet Child Resistant Packaging Requirement; Risk of Poisoning

What was recalled

This recall involves bottles of Geri-Care Brand over-the-counter acetaminophen and aspirin. The acetaminophen is 500mg with 1,000 tablets in the bottle. The aspirin was sold in 81mg with 300 and 1,000 tablets in the bottle and 325mg with 250 and 1,000 tablets in the bottle. Product Count Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500mg Tablets 1,000 Regular Strength Enteric Coated Aspirin 325mg Tablets 250 Regular Strength Enteric Coated Aspirin 325mg Tablets 1,000 Adult Low Dose Enteric Coated Aspirin 81mg Tablets 300 Adult Low Dose Enteric Coated Aspirin 81mg Tablets 1,000

The hazard

CPSC (US) flagged this Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, of Brooklyn, New York product for the following risk:

The over-the-counter drug products contain regulated substances which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

What to do

If you own a Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, of Brooklyn, New York product, here is the remedy CPSC (US) lists:

Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children, and safely dispose of the recalled product as soon as is practicable. Contact Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals for a full refund or replacement over-the-counter drug product.

Original recall notice: CPSC (US) →

Common questions

Is the Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, of Brooklyn, New York product recalled?

Yes. Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals, of Brooklyn, New York's product was recalled on January 26, 2022 by CPSC (US). Reported hazard: The over-the-counter drug products contain regulated substances which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of sight and reach of children, and safely dispose of the recalled product as soon as is practicable. Contact Geri-Care Pharmaceuticals for a full refund or replacement over-the-counter drug product.

Where can I read the official recall notice?

The original notice is published by CPSC (US) — linked directly from this page.

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