According to an October 2 report published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc., based in New Jersey, began a nationwide recall of Amazon Basic Care Extra Strength Acetaminophen on September 18. The voluntary recall was launched after the company received consumer complaints regarding discolored tablets. According to the National Library of Medicine, these pain reliever tablets should normally appear white to off-white.
Thousands of Bottles Affected by Discoloration
This ongoing market action follows a similar incident earlier in the year. Aurobindo Pharma USA recalled over 4,000 bottles of Amazon Basic Care Acetaminophen in May 2025 after reports from consumers regarding a brown surface on some tablets, an occurrence the FDA subsequently designated as a Class II recall. As of press time, the current September recall remains labeled as “Not Yet Classified” in official FDA documentation. The affected pain reliever is distributed by Amazon.com Services LLC and manufactured in India.
FDA Identifiers and Lot Numbers for Recalled Medication
Federal regulators and the distribution network have outlined specific packaging details to help consumers identify the impacted over-the-counter medicine. The recall spans three distinct bottle sizes and multiple lot numbers distributed nationwide:
- 200-count bottle: 14,640 bottles affected. National Drug Code (NDC): 72288-692-20. Expiration date: 09/30/2027.
- 500-count bottle: 90,456 bottles affected. Lot numbers include ACD124036A and ACD124030A (exp. 9/30/2027), ACD124042A (exp. 10/31/2027), ACD124048B (exp. 11/30/2027), and ACD125010A (exp. 2/29/2028).
- 1000-count bottle: 7,836 bottles affected. Expiration date: 11/30/2027.
Questions About the Amazon Basic Care Recall
What should I do if I find the recalled pain reliever in my cabinet?
If you purchased the recalled medicine, health officials recommend contacting your pharmacist or healthcare provider for further guidance on how to handle the product.
Why was the medication recalled?
Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. initiated the recall after receiving consumer complaints regarding discolored tablets. Normally, the extra-strength acetaminophen should appear white to off-white.
How many total bottles are involved in the current recall?
The FDA report shows that the recall covers more than 112,000 total bottles across 200-count, 500-count, and 1000-count sizes.
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