Approximately 300,456 units of Equate Night-time Sleep Aide (diphenhydramine HCl) are being recalled because the berry-flavored liquid may be contaminated with microbes. This over-the-counter sleep medicine was sold in 12-ounce bottles at Walmart stores nationwide. Consumers who have purchased this product should not use it, as it may contain bacteria that could cause illness, particularly in individuals with weakened immune systems.
The product was found to have microbial contamination, which means it contains bacteria or other microorganisms that should not be present in a non-sterile medication. Ingesting contaminated medicine can lead to infections or digestive illness, especially for vulnerable populations.
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