Sabotage suspected as Nurofen Plus recalled in Britain

THE makers of Nurofen Plus recalled tablets in Britain last night and confirmed sabotage was suspected in packets of the painkillers.

Five reported cases of other manufacturers’ medicines were discovered in boxes of Nurofen Plus with a spokesman for manufacturer Reckitt Benckiser (UK) saying: “Sabotage is suspected and we are working with the police on a formal investigation to find the person or persons responsible.

“Distribution of Nurofen Plus has been halted at this time.”