Kroger Aspirin, 300 count bottles and Ibuprofen, 160 count bottles
CPSC Recall #22-160 — June 16, 2022
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 22-160 |
| Recall Date | June 16, 2022 |
| Remedy Type | Refund |
| Units Affected | About 209,430 |
| Importer | Time-Cap Labs Inc., of Farmingdale, New York (Ibuprofen) |
| Manufactured In | United States (Aspirin) and India (Ibuprofen) |
Where It Was Sold
| Baker's |
| City Market |
| Dillons |
| Dillons Marketplace |
| Food 4 Less |
| FoodsCo |
| Fred Meyer |
| Fry's Food And Drug |
| Fry's Marketplace |
| Fry's Mercado |
| Gerbes |
| JayC |
| JayC Food Plus |
| King Soopers |
| King Soopers Fresh Fare |
| King Soopers Marketplace |
| Kroger |
| Kroger Fresh Fare |
| Kroger Marketplace |
| Mariano's |
| Metro Market |
| Payless Super Market |
| Pick 'n Save |
| Pick 'n Save Marketplace |
| Smith's |
| and Smith's Marketplace stores nationwide from August 2021 through March 2022 for about $5 (Aspirin).Baker's |
| City Market |
| Dillons |
| Dillons Marketplace |
| Fred Meyer |
| Fry's Food And Drug |
| Fry's Marketplace |
| Fry's Mercado |
| Gerbes |
| JayC |
| JayC Food Plus |
| King Soopers |
| King Soopers Fresh Fare |
| King Soopers Marketplace |
| Kroger |
| Kroger Fresh Fare |
| Kroger Marketplace |
| Mariano's |
| Metro Market |
| Payless Super Market |
| Pick 'n Save |
| Pick 'n Save Marketplace |
| Quality Food Center (QFC) |
| Ralph's |
| Ralph's Fresh Fare |
| Smith's |
| and Smith's Marketplace stores nationwide from July 2021 through March 2022 for between $12 and $16 (Ibuprofen). |
Product
Kroger Aspirin, 300 count bottles and Ibuprofen, 160 count bottles
Description
This recall involves the Kroger brand aspirin and ibuprofen over-the-counter drugs. For the aspirin product, the green and yellow label states Kroger, Low Dose, Aspirin, 81 mg Delayed-Release Tablets / Pain Reliever, 300 enteric coated tablets. The bottle has a green continuous thread gear closure. For the ibuprofen product, the blue and white label states Kroger, Ibuprofen, Capsules, 200 mg Pain Reliever / Fever Reducer, 160 softgels. The bottle has a blue continuous thread gear closure. The following UPC and Lot numbers listed in the table are included in this recall and can be found on the label on the back of the bottle. ItemUPCLot numbersAspirin0004126001295A077JF032HF035HJ011HK031HIbuprofen0004126001298FH1163C11044C11047C11064C11065C11079C11084
Hazard
The recalled over-the-counter products contain the regulated substances aspirin and ibuprofen which must be in child resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act (PPPA). The packaging of the products is not child resistant, posing a risk of poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately store the recalled products in a safe location out of reach and sight of children. Contact Kroger for information on how to properly dispose of the product and receive a full refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.