More than 100,000 bottles of Amazon-branded acetaminophen sold nationwide were recalled after customer complaints about the pills, the Food and Drug Administration said in an enforcement report.
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. issued the recall, for Amazon-branded extra strength 500 mg Acetaminophen Sept. 18. According to the report, the drugs were recalled because of consumer complaints about discolored tablets.
Amazon told NBC Chicago in a statement the recall was voluntary and was impacting specific lots of Amazon Basic Care Extra Strength Pain Relief acetaminophen.
The recalled over-the-counter medicine, typically used as a pain reliever or fever reducer, were sold in 200-count, 500-count and 1,000-count bottles.
Full details about the bottles can be found below:
14,640 200-count bottles of Amazon, Acetaminophen, Extra Strength, 500mg Caplets recalled;
Lot #ACD125040A, expiration date Sept. 30, 2027
90,456 500-count bottles of Amazon, Acetaminophen, Extra Strength, 500mg Caplets recalled
Lot#: ACD124036A, ACD124030A, Exp Date: Sept. 30, 2027
ACD124042A, Exp Date: Oct. 31, 2027
ACD124048B, Exp Date: Nov 30, 2027
ACD125010A, Exp Date: Feb 29, 2028
7,836 1000-count bottles of Amazon, Acetaminophen, Extra Strength, 500mg Caplets recalled
Lot# ACD124048A, Exp Date Nov. 30. 2027
The FDA has not yet assigned a classification level to the recall. FDA recalls are typically categorized into one of three levels, each with varying health risks.
No adverse health events have been reported, and Amazon has contacted the affected customers. The recall remains ongoing.