Boots has issued an urgent recall for a faulty batch of Paracetamol 500mg tablets 16s due to a packaging error.

It was discovered that the foiled blister insert incorrectly reads "Boots Aspirin 300mg dispersible tablets" instead of paracetamol.

Item code: 81-99-922

Batch: 241005

Expiry date: 12/2029

This type of packaging error could potentially lead to medication confusion.

The supplier is currently conducting a full investigation into how the error occurred.

In the meantime, customers who have purchased this specific batch of paracetamol should check their medicine cabinets immediately.

Shoppers have been urged not to take the affected tablets and instead, return them to their local Boots for a full refund.

A refund will be issued to shoppers whether or not they can provide a receipt of purchase.

The company has made the return process straightforward to ensure all affected products are removed from circulation.

For further information regarding the recall, customers can contact the Boots Customer Care Team at 0800 915 0004.

Boots has not specified an end date for the recall, suggesting customers should return affected products as soon as possible.

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