NATIONWIDE — More than 100,000 bottles of over-the-counter acetaminophen sold on Amazon have been recalled nationwide, according to a recent announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The pain-relieving and fever-reducing medication was recalled after consumers submitted complaints regarding discolored tablets. Fortunately, no adverse events related to the recall have been reported to date.
How to Identify the Recalled Acetaminophen
The nationwide recall affects three different bottle sizes of Amazon Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500 mg Caplets. Consumers can check their medicine cabinets for the following specific lot numbers, National Drug Codes (NDCs), and Universal Product Codes (UPCs):
- 200-Count Bottle (Affected quantity: 14,640 bottles)
- NDC: 72288-692-20
- UPC: 1 95515 04887 3
- Lot Code: ACD125040A
- Expiration Date: 09/30/2027
- 500-Count Bottle (Affected quantity: 90,456 bottles)
- NDC: 72288-692-50
- UPC: 1 95515 04890 3
- Lot Codes: ACD124036A and ACD124030A (Expiration: 09/30/2027)
- Lot Code: ACD124042A (Expiration: 10/31/2027)
- Lot Code: ACD124048B (Expiration: 11/30/2027)
- Lot Code: ACD125010A (Expiration: 02/29/2028)
- 1000-Count Bottle (Affected quantity: 7,836 bottles)
- NDC: 72288-692-01
- UPC: 1 95515 04888 0
- Lot Code: ACD124048A
- Expiration Date: 11/30/2027
What You Should Do
Households are encouraged to review their medicine cabinets for any matching products. While federal regulators did not issue specific disposal guidelines, health and safety recommendations advise consumers to stop using the recalled pills immediately and to reach out directly to Amazon to request a product refund or replacement.
