Anyone who experiences health problems from using the recalled products should contact their health care provider. Family Dollars mix of name brands, and quality, private brand merchandise appeals to shoppers in approximately 8,000 stores in rural and urban settings across 48 states. In addition to the monetary relief, the defendants have agreed to not sell DG Health Infants Acetaminophen unless it states the liquid medicine in the product contains the same concentration of liquid acetaminophen found in the DG Health Childrens Acetaminophen or includes substantially similar language on the product label or packaging. oz. The 404 stores to which this recall applies are listed on the attached schedule. and 2 fl. <>/Metadata 2274 0 R/ViewerPreferences 2275 0 R>> Family Dollar is notifying its affected stores by letter asking them to check their stock immediately and to quarantine and discontinue the sale of any affected product. RECOMMENDATIONS: Health care professionals should be aware of this rare risk and consider acetaminophen, along with other drugs already known to have such an association, when assessing patients with potentially drug-induced skin reactions. Use the dosing device provided with the product in order to correctly measure the amount of liquid acetaminophen to be given. and 4 oz. [Acetaminophen Information - FDA]. According to the class action lawsuit filed in 2020 by lead plaintiff David Levy, Dolgencorp LLC, Dollar Generals parent company, violated state and federal consumer laws by overcharging parents for its DG Infants Pain and Fever Relief medication and labeling the product in a way that makes it seem to be specially formulated. Consumers, distributors, and/or retailers that have product which is being recalled should stop using and return to Medline Industries, Inc. Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program: [10/09/2015 - Press Release - Medline Industries]. Levy, et al. If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist. Corrigan said he is unlikely to grant such an award unless Johnson is vacated. McGuireWoods LLP represented Dollar General. RECOMMENDATION: Medline Industries, Inc. notified its distributors, consumers and/or retailer customers by First Class Mail on September 25th, 2015 and is arranging for return and credit of all recalled products. Consumers can visit www.tylenol.com for additional information. What a racket! In some cases, the flow restrictor was pushed into the bottle when inserting the syringe. By submitting your comment and contact information, you agree to receive marketing emails from Top Class Actions regarding this and/or similar lawsuits or settlements, and/or to be contacted by an attorney or law firm to discuss the details of your potential case at no charge to you if you qualify. Privacy Policy | Check out with DG Buy Now Pay Later in-store, or by using DG Pickup or DGGO! Customers with questions regarding this recall may contact Family Dollar Customer Service at 844-636-7687 between 9am and 5pm EST. endobj This error is not easily identifiable by the user or prescriber. 20024A/Mar 2022 20025A/Mar 2022. However, some prescription combination drug products containing more than 325 mg of acetaminophen per dosage unit remain available. This item is packaged as 100 tablets per bottle, Medline Item Number: OTC20101, NDC#: 53329-641-30. bottles with syringes in a box under store brand products including Babies R Us, Care One and more (refer to the Firm Press Release for full list of affected brand names and products). The safety of our customers is very important to us at Family Dollar. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have any questions, or if they or their children experience any problem that could possibly be related to this drug product. Other recalled products include varieties of Colgate toothpaste, Alka Seltzer, Motrin Ibuprofen, and hundreds of other items. or 2 fl. Healthcare professionals and patients are encouraged to report adverse events or side effects related to the use of these products to the FDA's MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program: [12/22/2011 - Drug Safety Communication - FDA] A different privacy policy and terms of service will apply. Customers should contact their physician or health care provider if they have experienced any problems that may be related to using these products. Kroger Co. and Rite-Aid Corp. still face similar suits. You must contact the Anyone who experiences health problems from using the recalled products should contact their health care provider. July 25, 2022, 1:32 PM PDT. In December 2011, the Food and Drug Administration informed the public that liquid acetaminophen marketed for infants would only be available in the lower concentration, to prevent confusion and accidental acetaminophen toxicity. BACKGROUND: Over-the-Counter (OTC) Liquid acetaminophen is used to temporarily reduce fever and relieve minor aches and pains due to the common cold, flu, headache, minor sore throat, and toothache. There are no available data to show that taking more than 325 mg of acetaminophen per dosage unit provides additional benefit that outweighs the added risks for liver injury. v. DolGenCorp LLC, et al.. Case No. For questions pertaining to the recall, contact Family Dollar Customer Service at 844-636-7687 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST). A judge has given final approval to a $1.8 million settlement between Dollar General and consumers, ending a class action lawsuit that alleged that the company inflated the price of infant acetaminophen. Levy is represented by Rachel Dapeer of Dapeer Law PA, Andrew J. Shamis of Shamis & Gentile PA, Scott Edelsberg of Edelsberg Law PA and Melissa S. Weiner of Pearson Simon & Warshaw LLP. Dollar General also agreed to change the packaging of the infants acetaminophen product, to say the liquid medicine contains the same concentration of acetaminophen as the DG Health Childrens Acetaminophen. Have bought Dollar General Infants Acetaminophen Please add me to this class action against DG HEALTH INFANTS ACETAMINOPHEN case 3:20-cv-01037-TJC-MCR. Kayleigh Campbell, kayleigh_campbell@dollartree.com, More Recalls, Market Yes, since we have moved to AZ this is where I purchase all of my over the counter meds. FDA also recommends that when a pharmacist receives a prescription for a combination product with more than 325 mg of acetaminophen per dosage unit that they contact the prescriber to discuss a product with a lower dose of acetaminophen. oz. 3:20-cv-01037, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Use or consumption of affected products may present risk of illness due to the potential presence of Salmonella, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in infants, young children, frail or elderly people, pregnant persons, persons with pre- existent pathology (e.g., patients with cancer undergoing chemotherapy treatments, organ transplant recipient, etc.) trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland, cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus), persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema, a breathing problem such as emphysema or chronic bronchitis, excitability may occur, especially in children, alcohol, sedatives, and tranquilizers may increase drowsiness, be careful when driving a motor vehicle or operating machinery, nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occur, pain, nasal congestion, or cough gets worse or lasts more than 7 days, fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days, cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. oz. The site is secure. Customers with questions regarding this recall may contact Family Dollar Customer Service at 844-636-7687 between 9am and 5pm EST. Negative reactions or quality issues resulting from use of recalled items may also be reported to theFDAsMedWatch adverse event reportingprogramin the following ways:, Regular mail or fax:Download theform for consumers,or call 800-332-1088 to request a reporting form. Without proof of purchase, Class Members will be entitled to a partial refund of $1.70 for every 1 fl. , Dolgencorp LLC, Dollar Generals parent company, violated state and federal consumer laws by overcharging parents for its DG Infants Pain and Fever Relief medication and labeling the product in a way that makes it seem to be specially formulated. Those who submit claims with proof of purchase can receive a partial refund of $1.70 for every 1 fl. Terms and Conditions. bottle of Infants' Acetaminophen for a maximum of 3 units (i.e., a. The affected lots were distributed to Major Pharmaceuticals Distribution Center (wholesaler) between 5/1/2020 and 6/28/2021, who shipped to hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics nationwide. Family Dollar Product Recall Information Defendant deceives consumers so that they will buy the deceptively-labeled Infants Products for infants, which cost significantly more than the Childrens Products, even though the Products actually contain the same amount of acetaminophen in the same dosage amounts, the case contends. FDA requested this action to protect consumers from the risk of severe liver damage which can result from taking too much acetaminophen. What can you do with a whole $5.10? More specifically, defendants Dolgencorp, LLC; Dollar General Corp. and DG Retail, LLC have misleadingly marketed the same product as if it were two unique medicinesDG Infants Pain & Fever Acetaminophen and DG Childrens Pain & Fever Acetaminophenin order to deceive consumers into believing they cannot purchase the significantly cheaper childrens product for infants, the 19-page case alleges. Lawyers for the company. Lawyers for the class. You must contact the PDF Voluntary Recall of Certain Over-the-Counter Products - Family Dollar In addition to the $1.8 million settlement, Dollar General has agreed to modify the language on the labeling/packaging of its infants acetaminophen product. Dollar Tree, Inc. Consumers who have medical concerns or questions should contact their healthcare provider. Class Action: Dollar General's Infants' Acetaminophen Pain Reliever Javascript must be enabled to use this site. I am still waiting for my check. Christa Ramsey. 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If you bought Dollar General DG Health Infants' Pain and Fever The settlement includes monetary relief and packaging changes, and was approved by Judge Timothy J. Corrigan of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida.