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Amazon acetaminophen recall issued over discolored tablets, FDA says
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Key Points:
- Over 112,000 bottles of Amazon-branded extra-strength acetaminophen 500 mg caplets are being voluntarily recalled due to reports of discolored pills, according to the FDA.
- The recall, initiated by Aurobindo Pharma USA, affects three bottle sizes: 200, 500, and 1,000 caplets, with specific lot numbers identified by the FDA.
- Amazon confirmed the recall and is cooperating with the manufacturer and federal regulators, emphasizing it is a voluntary action prompted by tablet discoloration reports.
- The FDA has not disclosed the cause of the discoloration, any specific health risks, or whether any injuries have been reported in connection with the recall.
- The affected products were manufactured in India and distributed by Amazon.com Services LLC; this recall follows a separate recent recall of chlorthalidone tablets by another Indian manufacturer.
