Amcal children's paracetamol elixir for 1 to 5 years, Amcal children's paracetamol suspension for 6 to 12 years, Amcal ibuprofen suspension for children, and Amcal cetirizine oral solution
Published 27 October 2015
Product
Amcal children's paracetamol elixir for 1 to 5 years, Amcal children's paracetamol suspension for 6 to 12 years, Amcal ibuprofen suspension for children, and Amcal cetirizine oral solution. Identifying features description •two batches of Amcal children's paracetamol elixir for 1 to 5 years (batch numbers FA4329 [expiry date 06/2016] and FA4403 [expiry date 07/2016]) •two batches of Amcal children's paracetamol suspension for 6 to 12 years (batch numbers FA4306 [expiry date 05/2016] and FA4423 [expiry date 08/2016]) •three batches of Amcal ibuprofen suspension for children (batch numbers IA50251 [expiry date 08/2017], IA50252 [expiry date 08/2017] and IA50705 [expiry date 11/2017]) •one batch of Amcal cetirizine oral solution for 1 to 12 years (batch number IA50736 [expiry date 05/2018]).
Why it was recalled
There is a risk of the bottle grooves breaking off when opening the bottle.
Hazard
If the defect occurs, this poses a potential choking hazard for young children.
Source: Product Safety Australia. RecallMatch AU provides a screening summary and is independent of the ACCC.