Johnson and Johnson Recalls

By kaitlynfitz
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    Phantom Recalls

    In late 2008, Johnson & Johnson discovered that a shipment of their Motrin product was not up to par. Instead of admitting the problem and issuing a recall, Johnson and Johnson paid workers to buy all of the product right off the shelves.
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    Tylenol Arthritis Pain Recalls

    A recall was issued for Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplets due to an unusual smell and taste. Consumers experienced symptoms such as nausea.
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    Tylenol Arthritis Recall Expands

    The November recall for Tylenol Arthritis Pain gets expanded to even more of the shipment due to a moldy color.

  • A larger recall due to smell, color, and taste.

    A large amount of Johnson and Johnson products, including Benadryl, Motrin, Rolaids, Simply Sleep, St. Joseph Aspirin, and Tylenol, were recalled due to the same complaints as the November and December recalls. The company found the source of the smell, taste, and discoloring as a chemical breakdown.

  • A Larger Recall Due To Smell, Taste, and Color

    A large amount of Johnson and Johnson products, including Benadryl, Motrin, Rolaids, Simply Sleep, St. Joseph Aspirin, and Tylenol, were recalled due to the same complaints as the November and December recalls. The company found the source of the smell, taste, and discoloring as a chemical breakdown.

  • Childrens' Products Recalled

    Over 40 different childrens' and infants' products recalled because they may not have met company quality standards. This recall is voluntary for Johnson and Johnson.

  • Investigation into the April Recall

    The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform decide to investigate the Johnson and Johnson recall from April.

  • Fort Washington Plant Closes

    Johnson & Johnson close their plant in Fort Washington, PA in response to the April 30 recalls.

  • Imrpovement Plan Announced

    Johnson & Johnson announce a plan of action on their blog for improvement in the quality of manufacturing. This was created with the help of a consultant and will be submitted to the FDA for approval in July.

  • Hearing on the April 30 Recalls

    The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hold a hearing about the April 30 recalls.

  • January Recall Expands

    The January 15th recalls is expanded to include more Benadryl and Tylenol. The company stated that these lots were accidentally left out of the January recall. They were recalled for the same moldy odor.

  • January Recall Expanded Even More and Class Action Suits Files

    The January recall expands to include even more Benadryl, Children’s Tylenol Meltaways, Motrin, and Tylenol for the same moldy odor but the company states that this recall is only a precautionary measure.
    Also, 5 class action lawsuits are filed against the company for not recalling all products and for not reimbursing customers properly.

  • Recall of Mylanta and Alternagel

    Johnson & Johnson recall Mylanta and Alternagel for improper labeling. The packaging did not signify the alcohol content in some of the ingredients used to flavor the products.

  • Rolaids Recalled

    Rolaids anti-acid tablets are recalled for reports of a foreign substance in the product.