Ibuprofen Recall

A specific type of liquid ibuprofen has been recalled, here is the information below as per the American Academy of Pediatrics:

Nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen are being recalled due to the presence of unknown substances.

The recall impacts 4-ounce bottles of children’s ibuprofen oral suspension manufactured for Taro Pharmaceuticals USA and distributed nationwide, according to a notice from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recalled bottles are from lots 7261973A and 7261974A with an expiration of Jan. 31, 2027.

Strides Pharma Inc. initiated the recall voluntarily after complaints of a “gel-like mass and black particles in the product.”

The recall is classified as Class II, which the FDA defines as a situation in which the product may cause temporary negative health effects and has a remote chance of serious consequences.

Consumers and health professionals can report adverse events related to the ibuprofen to the FDA’s MedWatch program.