"Johnson & Johnson issued a massive recall Friday of over- the-counter drugs including Tylenol, Motrin and St. Joseph's aspirin because of a moldy smell that has made people sick." J &J Issues Massive Recall of Tyleno http://www.mitbbs.com/article_t/Medicine/31202081.html
Aspirin can cause stomach ulcer, doesn't matter whether it is made in China or in US. However, it lowers the risk of heart attack and stroke. Stomach issue does not occur in every patient, and there are ways to lower the risk of ulcer formation and bleeding. Yes, Aspirin is widely available as OTC in US (no prescription required).