Vicks Dayquil Packaging Not Child-Proof

About 700,000 units of Vicks Dayquil cold medicine was recalled on Friday after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission discovered the packaging was not child-proof. Normally, the packaging has child resistant backing for the blister packs in the box.

The recall affects Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu 24-Count Bonus Pack Liquicaps with the UPC number 3 23900 01087 1. The medicine was sold between September 2008 and December 2009.

Packaging that is not child-resistant should include the statement: “This package for households without young children.” If a child swallows several of the pills, it could cause serious injury or death. The product is not intended for use in children aged 12 years old or younger. No injuries have been reported.

AUTHOR: Annette Hulbert