Tylenol Recalls and Defective Drug Lawsuits Against McNeil

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For decades, products sold over the counter and under brand names that include Tylenol have dominated the consumer market. These products have been used by millions of people and produced billions of dollars in revenue for drug manufacturers that include McNeil, which is now a subsidiary of corporate giant Johnson & Johnson. Unfortunately, recent events have brought several of these products under intense scrutiny from concerned doctors, injured individuals, defective drugs lawyers around the United States and in an increasing fashion, the FDA.

Below you’ll find an overview regarding the latest developments concerning McNeil, Johnson & Johnson and additional FDA action in response to yet another high number of adverse effects reports filed by consumers regarding potential Tylenol side effects and problems caused by other medication products manufactured and sold by McNeil. You’ll also find information regarding how you can find help from Tylenol recall lawyers if you or someone you love has suffered as a result of using any of these products.

Tylenol Recalls and FDA Investigations

Since November of 2009, McNeil has initiated four separate recalls of different products that were deemed problematic. Below is a brief description of each of the Tylenol recalls.

1. November of 2009 – The first of the recent batch of Tylenol recalls involved five lots of Tylenol Arthritis Pain 100 count with the EZ-open cap. The reason for this recall was because a smell that was released from inside the containers of these pills caused nausea in consumers.

2. December of 2009 – One month later, another Tylenol recall was announced because of the same problematic smell. This Tylenol recall was basically an expansion of the previous announcement, and it included all of the lots of Tylenol Arthritis Pain 100 count with the EZ-open cap.

3. January of 2010 – The following month led to a more wide-ranging recall in terms of the specific products affected. This Tylenol recall was once again for the same reason and dealt with an undisclosed number of Tylenol, Motrin and other over-the-counter drugs.

4. May of 2010 – On May 1, McNeil added to the previous list of Tylenol recall products to include 50 children’s versions of the products affected by the previous recall. However, this recall was initiated because of the presence of potentially dangerous bacteria that existed inside of these containers.

In conjunction with these four Tylenol recalls, a total of 775 adverse effects reports were issued by consumers who had negative experiences with these products. Because of all of these Tylenol recalls and these adverse effects reports, the FDA has announced that it was going to expand upon its previous investigation of McNeil and its manufacturing practices.

FDA Investigations Regarding the Tylenol Recalls

The FDA has become increasingly involved with this growing problem. Initially, the agency conducted an investigation of one of McNeil’s manufacturing plants that is located in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania. Upon completion of this inspection and investigation, the FDA released a report detailing its findings.

In short, this FDA report regarding McNeil and Tylenol products was scathing. The report listed at least 20 different serious violations of basic manufacturing protocols that included problems related to the sanitation of the manufacturing plant, the quality control infrastructure in place at the plant and the general approach and priority discovered by the FDA regarding the safety measures taken by those who worked in this facility.

Perhaps the most damning finding specifically mentioned in the FDA report included a description of a complete lack of reaction by McNeil in response to 46 different adverse effects reports generated by consumers. As a result of this alleged lack of reaction and the hundreds of additional adverse effects reports recently publicized, the FDA has announced that it will now expand its investigation to include all of the manufacturing plants that fall under the jurisdiction of the FDA.

Adverse Effects Details Regarding Tylenol Recalls

In addition to the 775 adverse effects reports issued by consumers, there have also been reports that 37 people have died after using the products affected by these Tylenol recalls. While no definitive link has yet been established regarding the use of these products and the deaths recorded, what’s most troubling is that seven of these 37 deaths have occurred since the most recent Tylenol recall that was announced on May 1, 2010.

How a Tylenol Recall Lawyer Can Help

When situations like these arise that could affect an untold number of unsuspecting consumers, it often leads to much confusion and stress for those who have already been affected. If you or someone you love has suffered as a result of using any of these McNeil products, you need to contact the Tylenol recall lawyers at Phillips Webster immediately to schedule a free initial consultation. The firm has decades of experience in holding even enormous conglomerates accountable for the harm they have caused, and you owe it to yourself to find out more about your legal rights and options.