Acetaminophen recalled for incorrect labels sold in Idaho

Double-check your medicine cabinet.

Thousands of bottles of painkillers have been recalled due to a label mixup, according to an enforcement report from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The over-the-counter drugs were distributed nationwide, including in Idaho.

Here’s what you should know:

Which drug was recalled in Idaho? Why?

Prodose Pharma of Ronkonkoma, New York, recalled 100,134 bottles of ValuHealth Extra Strength Pain Relief Acetaminophen due to incorrect labels placed on the product, the FDA said.

While the outer carton label correctly identifies the pills in the bottle as ValuHealth Extra Strength Pain Relief Acetaminophen, the inner label on the bottle says ValuHealth Extra Strength Pain Relief PM, the federal agency said.

Both the daytime and PM pain relievers contain 500 mg of acetaminophen which can ease aches and reduce fevers.

However, the nighttime capsules also include 25 mg of diphenhydramine, which is used to treat allergic reactions, insomnia and motion sickness in adults.

Prodose initiated the recall on Oct. 14.

On Oct. 26, the FDA updated its recall classification to Class III, which indicates “a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.”

It’s the second nationwide acetaminophen recall in about two months, according to the FDA.

How can I tell if I bought recalled painkillers?

According to the enforcement notice, the recall affects bottles of 500-milligram ValuHealth Extra Strength Pain Relief Acetaminophen.

There are 40 caplets per bottle.

Check labels for this information:

UPC: 8 50026 88900 0Lot number: P260252Expiration date: April 30, 2029Where were recalled over-the-counter drugs sold?

The recalled painkillers were distributed nationwide in the United States, the FDA said.

ValuHealth products are sold at Dollar Tree stores nationwide.

Which Amazon-brand painkillers have been recalled?

In September, Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. of East Windsor, New Jersey, recalled a total of 112,932 bottles of Amazon-brand acetaminophen due to customers’ complaints of “discolored tablets,” according to an FDA enforcement report.

The recall impacted containers of Amazon Acetaminophen Extra Strength 500-milligram caplets in three different sizes: 200 capsules, 500 capsules and 1,000 capsules.

To see if your painkiller was recalled, check labels of 200-capsule bottles of Amazon-brand acetaminophen for this information:

Lot number: ACD125040AExpiration date: Sept. 30, 2027

Look for this info on labels of 500-capsule bottles:

Lot numbers: ACD124036A, ACD124030A, ACD124042A, ACD124048B, ACD125010AExpiration dates: Sept. 30, 2027; Oct. 31, 2027; Nov. 30, 2027, and Feb. 29, 2028.

Lastly, check 1,000-capsule bottles for these details:

Lot number: ACD124048AExpiration date: Nov. 30, 2027What other products have been recalled in Idaho?

According to past McClatchy Media reporting, recent recalls affecting customers in Idaho include:

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This story was originally published November 5, 2026 at 10:52 AM.

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