More than 112,000 bottles of the Amazon brand of Extra Strength Acetaminophen are currently being recalled after reports of discolored tablets being found in consumers’ bottles, according to a recall notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
According to the notice, the voluntary recall was initiated on September 18 by Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. and featured in a recent FDA weekly enforcement report, which covers 112,932 bottles of 500-milligram acetaminophen caplets sold through Amazon.
Acetaminophen is a common over-the-counter medication used as a pain reliever and a fever reducer, according to Drugs.com.
As of now,the FDA has not yet assigned a classification indicating the level of health risk associated with the ongoing recall.
According to officials, the recall was initiated after customers complained about discolored tablets.
Neither Amazon nor Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. immediately responded to USA TODAY's request for comment.
What is the exact Amazon brand of medicadtion being recalled?
The recall affects Amazon-branded acetaminophen sold in 200-count, 500-count and 1,000-count bottles, according to the FDA. The affected medication lot numbers and expiration dates are the following:
- 200-count bottle
- Lot ACD125040A, expiration date Sept. 30, 2027
- 500-count bottle
- Lot ACD124036A and ACD124030A, expiration date Sept. 30, 2027
- Lot ACD124042A, expiration date Oct. 31, 2027
- Lot ACD124048B, expiration date Nov. 30, 2027
- Lot ACD125010A, expiration date Feb. 29, 2028
- 1000-count bottle
- Lot ACD124048A, expiration date Nov. 30, 2027
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