Amazon Basic Care Acetaminophen Recall: Check Your Lot Number Now
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If you buy Amazon’s own store-brand pain reliever, it’s worth a minute to check your bottle before you take another pill.
Aurobindo Pharma USA has recalled more than 112,000 bottles of Amazon Basic Care Extra Strength Acetaminophen (500 mg) after consumers reported discolored tablets.
This is a generic version of Tylenol, the kind of medication a lot of households keep on hand without thinking twice. That’s exactly why a quality issue like this one is worth checking seriously.
What Was Recalled
The recall affects Amazon Basic Care Extra Strength Acetaminophen, 500 mg tablets, sold nationwide through Amazon.com Services LLC, across three bottle sizes:
- 200-count bottles, lot ACD125040A
- 500-count bottles, lots ACD124036A, ACD124030A, ACD124042A, ACD124048B, ACD125010A
- 1000-count bottles, lot ACD124048A
In total, more than 112,000 bottles are affected: roughly 14,640 of the 200-count size, 90,456 of the 500-count size, and 7,836 of the 1000-count size.
Why This Recall Happened
According to the recall notice, consumers reported that some tablets were discolored. Acetaminophen tablets are supposed to look white to off-white. Tablets that show noticeable discoloration can signal a manufacturing or stability problem, which is why the company pulled the affected lots rather than wait and see.
As of publication, the FDA had not yet assigned this recall a risk classification.
What To Do If You Have This Medication
Check the lot number printed on your bottle against the list above.
If it matches:
- Stop taking the tablets.
- Contact your pharmacist or healthcare provider for guidance on next steps, including whether you need a refund or replacement.
Because this is a medication people often take without a second thought, don’t skip this step even if your bottle "looks fine" at a glance. Some of the reported discoloration may not be obvious until you compare tablets side by side.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my bottle’s lot number?
It’s printed on the bottle label or near the cap, usually alongside the expiration date.
Is this recall about contamination, like bacteria?
No. This recall is about tablet discoloration, which can indicate a manufacturing or stability issue, not bacterial contamination.
What classification did the FDA give this recall?
As of this recall notice, the FDA had not yet assigned a classification (Class I, II, or III).
Can I just keep taking the pills if they look normal to me?
If your lot number is on the list, stop taking them and check with your pharmacist or doctor first, even if the tablets look fine.
Where was this product sold?
Nationwide, through Amazon.com Services LLC.
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