Tylenol and other products recalled for odor

A number of over-the-counter medications are being voluntarily recalled by manufacturer McNeil Consumer Healthcare because of consumers reporting a moldy, musty or mildew-like odor, the FDA announced recently.

The odor was caused by a chemical used to treat wooden pallets that transport and store packaging materials. The health effects of this compound have not been well studied, and to date all of the observed events were non-serious and included nausea, stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea.

Recalled products include Tylenol (Extra Strength, Regular Strength, PM, 8 Hour, Arthritis Pain, Children's), St. Joseph Aspirin, Simply Sleep, Rolaids, Benadryl, Motrin IB and Children's Motrin. A full list of products and lot numbers is online.