Amazon Acetaminophen Recall Notice
Recall Overview:
Aurobindo Pharma USA has initiated a voluntary recall of over 112,000 bottles of Amazon-branded extra-strength acetaminophen due to reports of discolored tablets. This recall affects multiple bottle sizes.
Affected Products:
The recall pertains to the following sizes of Amazon Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500 mg caplets:
| Bottle Size | Number of Bottles Recalled |
200-count | 14,640
500-count | 90,456
1,000-count | 7,836
Recall Details:
- Initiation Date: September 18, 2026
- Manufacturer: Aurobindo Pharma USA
- Distributor: Amazon.com Services LLC
- Health Risks: The FDA has not identified any specific health risks associated with the discoloration, and no injuries have been reported.
Consumer Guidance:
Consumers who have purchased the affected products should verify the lot numbers and dispose of the items accordingly.
Identification of Recalled Acetaminophen:
Medicine description: Amazon, Acetaminophen, Extra Strength, 500 mg Caplet, 200-count bottle1
NDC: 72288-692-20
UPC: 1 95515 04887 3
Lot code: ACD125040A
Expiration date: 09/30/2027
Affected quantity: 14,640 bottles
Medicine description: Amazon, Acetaminophen, Extra Strength, 500 mg Caplet, 500-count bottle 2
NDC: 72288-692-50
UPC: 1 95515 04890 3
Lot codes: ACD124036A and ACD124030A
Expiration date: 09/30/2027
Lot code: ACD124042A
Expiration date: 10/31/2027
Lot code: ACD124048B
Expiration date: 11/30/2027
Lot code: ACD125010A
Expiration date: 02/29/2028
Affected quantity: 90,456 bottles
Medicine description: Amazon, acetaminophen, Extra Strength, 500 mg Caplet, 1000-count bottle 3
NDC: 72288-692-01
UPC: 1 95515 04888 0
Lot code: ACD124048A
Expiration date: 11/30/2027
Affected quantity: 7,836 bottles
What You Should Do
Check your medicine cabinet for the recalled acetaminophen. The FDA did not provide specific instructions, but the safest option is not to use the recalled pills and to contact Amazon for a refund or replacement.
Resources:
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. (2026, May 6). Drug recalls. U.S. Food and Drug Administration; FDA. https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-safety-and-availability/drug-recalls
Anderson, J. (2026, October 14). FDA announces nationwide recall of more than 100,000 bottles of acetaminophen. Health. https://www.health.com/acetaminophen-recall-october-2026-12173224
