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The Big Take
Dozens of CVS Generic Drug Recalls Expose Link to Tainted Factories
The chain’s branded drugs were recalled about two times more than those of its biggest rival, Walgreens
One factory making CVS-branded pain and fever medications for children used contaminated water. Another made drugs for kids that were too potent. And a third made nasal sprays for babies on the same machines it used to produce pesticides.
The drugs were among those sold by CVS Health Corp., the largest US pharmacy, under its store-brand label before being recalled.