FDAClass IIIAugust 24, 2022

Acetaminophen 500 mg tablet recall

Acetaminophen 500 mg tablet, Extra Strength, packaged in a) 100-count bottle (NDC 71399-8022-01), b) 1000-count bottle (NDC 71399-8022-02), Akorn Pharma Manufactured for: Akorn Pharma, Inc., Fairfield, NJ

Why was Acetaminophen 500 mg tablet recalled?

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: Imprint "AP 325" is missing from the tablet.

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot#: AXA2014, Exp Feb-23; AXB2001, Exp Nov-22; AXB2002, AXB2003, AXB2004, AXB2005, AXB2006, AXB2007, AXB2008, AXB2009, AXB2010, AXB2011, Exp Dec-22; AXB2012, AXB2013, AXB2014, AXB2015, AXB2016, AXB2017, AXB2018, AXB2019, AXB2020, AXB2021, AXB2022, AXB2023, AXB2024, AXB2025, AXB2026, AXB2027, Exp Feb-23

Product
Acetaminophen 500 mg tablet, Extra Strength, packaged in a) 100-count bottle (NDC 71399-8022-01), b) 1000-count bottle (NDC 71399-8022-02), Akorn Pharma Manufactured for: Akorn Pharma, Inc., Fairfield, NJ
Recalling firm
Akron Pharma, Inc.
Quantity
30,325 bottles
Distribution
Product was distributed to 6 distributors/wholesalers who may have further distributed the product.
Recall date
August 24, 2022
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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