J&j Says Latest Drug Recalls Involved 3 Million Bottles

J&J says latest drug recalls involved 3 million bottles

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson provided additional details on Friday about its two most recent recalls of Tylenol and other over-the-counter drugs, saying the actions on Thursday and June 15 involved a total of about 3 million bottles of the medicines.

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