FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0765-2023

Product

Pain Reliever, Acetaminophen USP Caplets, 500 mg, 225-count bottles packaged in a cardboard carton, Distributed by: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd, Deerfield, IL 60015; NDC 0363-9947-35.

Brand name
Pain Reliever
Generic name
Acetaminophen
Active ingredient
Acetaminophen
Route
Oral
NDC
0363-9947
FDA application
M013
Affected lot / code info
Lot: P2200101, P2200178, Exp. date 11/2023; P2200230, Exp. date 12/2023

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: firm's investigation due to customer complaints for discoloration found that the product was out of specification for an impurity.

Recalling firm

Firm
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Manufacturer
WALGREEN CO.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
279 Princeton Hightstown Rd, N/A, East Windsor, New Jersey 08520-1401

Distribution

Quantity
87,360 bottles
Distribution pattern
The recalled product was distributed to one Retail Distributor (Walgreens) who further distributed Nationwide in the USA.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2023-05-22
FDA classified
2023-05-24
Posted by FDA
2023-05-31
Status
Completed

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0765-2023. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Pain Reliever · FDA Drug Recalls