Back-to-school and the start of fall is prime time to run an inventory check on your medicine cabinet and restock over-the-counter medications before fall allergies, flu, and cold season hit.
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is revealing details on an apparent August 14 recall of ibuprofen that’s said to have been distributed exclusively within Massachusetts.
What you need to know
It appears the medication may have been formulated for children with a reported dosage of 150 milligrams per 7.5 milliliters (mg per mL)—per the Mayo Clinic, dependent on body weight and body temperature. The berry flavor liquid formulation suggests this further.
Syringes totaling 302 units point to the product being made for healthcare settings. Additionally, the maker of the ibuprofen is named as greater Boston-based Safecor Health, LLC. The company’s website states they’re a repackaging and delivery company for single-dosage units of medications, partnering with hospitals and health systems.
The FDA provides identifying details for recalled ibuprofen as lot number 26281630, and expiration date 1/27/2027.
The announcement indicates that the recall occurred due to “Cross Contamination with Other Products.” [sic]
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