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Vicks DayQuil Cold & Flu LiquiCaps recalled due to non-child-resistant packaging - MPR

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Procter & Gamble has announced a voluntary recall of its Vicks DayQuil Cold & Flu (acetaminophen, dextromethorphan HBr, phenylephrine) 24-count LiquiCaps Bonus Pack because the product does not contain a child-resistant backing for the blister packs in the box, despite label statements that it is in child-resistant packaging.

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