Recall of PainKiller

Perrigo Co., one of the largest domestic makers of store-brand over-the-counter drug and nutrition products, said it had found trace amounts of metal in a small number of 500 milligram caplets of store-brand acetaminophen, a pain-killer. The company advised customers to call 877 546-0454 with questions or comments.

Perrigo's customers include Wal-Mart, CVS, Longs Drug Stores, Kroger, Safeway, Dollar General and Save-a-Lot. The recall affects 11 million bottles containing pill.

Any adverse reactions from using the product should be reported to the FDA by calling 800 FDA-1088 or faxing 800 FDA-0178 or on the MedWatch Web site at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch

The FDA posted a list of recalled batches on its Web site at this address http://www.fda.gov/oc/po/firmrecalls/perrigo/perrigobatchlist.html