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More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-brand acetaminophen recalled
More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-brand acetaminophen are being recalled after customers reported discolored tablets.
The recall involves 500-milligram extra-strength caplets sold in the United States in bottles of 200, 500 and 1,000.
Aurobindo Pharma USA initiated the voluntary recall in coordination with Amazon and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The FDA has not assigned the recall a health-risk classification, and no injuries or adverse health effects related to the discoloration have been reported.
The recall covers three bottle sizes and multiple lots, with expiration dates in 2027 and 2028.
Amazon has contacted customers who bought affected bottles with information about refunds.
Customers can check their orders and product lot numbers on Amazon's website to see whether their bottles are included.
More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-brand extra-strength acetaminophen have been voluntarily recalled after reports of discolored tablets.
The recall covers 500-milligram caplets sold in 200-, 500- and 1,000-count bottles.
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. initiated the recall on Sept. 18, according to UPI, in coordination with Amazon and the FDA.
No injuries or adverse health effects related to the discoloration have been reported.
The FDA has not assigned the recall a classification rating, according to UPI.
- Who
- Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. initiated the recall; the affected medicine was sold under the Amazon brand.
- What
- More than 112,000 bottles of 500-milligram extra-strength acetaminophen are being recalled because of reports of discolored tablets.
- When
- The recall took place on Sept. 18, according to UPI.
- Where
- The affected bottles were sold across the United States.
- Why
- Customers reported discolored tablets in the bottles.
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Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. initiated the voluntary recall, according to UPI.
News reports described the recall and the FDA's notice.
- Total bottles
- More than 112,000
- Medicine strength
- 500 milligrams
- 200-count bottles
- 14,640
- 500-count bottles
- 90,456
- 1,000-count bottles
- 7,836
- Recall initiator
- Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
What people are saying
Amazon is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Amazon Basic Care Extra Strength Pain Relief acetaminophen 500mg caplets due to reports of tablet discoloration in the affected lots.
This is a voluntary recall initiated in coordination with the manufacturer, Aurohealth, and the FDA.
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