Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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Is Acetaminophen recalled?

Yes — there is an active recall. 24 ongoing FDA recalls mention Acetaminophen (240 total). Check the affected lots below.

Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Acetaminophen. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.

Acetaminophen recalls on record

none so far in 2026; 240 on record, newest first
Class III · Low risk

AERO Tab PAIN RELIEVER

Failed Stability Specifications: Out-of-Specification results observed for Aspirin related compound Salicylic Acid.

Terminated Stability / shelf life Ultra Seal Corporation D-0073-2022
Class III · Low risk

Vica-Cet BACK PAIN RELIEF

Failed Stability Specifications: Out-of-Specification results observed for Aspirin related compound Salicylic Acid.

Terminated Stability / shelf life Ultra Seal Corporation D-0071-2022
Class III · Low risk

PainAway II

Failed Stability Specifications: Out-of-Specification results observed for Aspirin related compound Salicylic Acid.

Terminated Stability / shelf life Ultra Seal Corporation D-0070-2022
Class I · High risk

Acetaminophen

Labeling: Label Mix-up; The bottle of over-the-counter Acetaminophen 500mg Extra Strength, 100 count, included in Health Essential Kits, labeled incorrectly with a prescription drug label instead of an OTC drug label.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up A-S Medication Solutions LLC. D-0358-2021
Class III · Low risk

Benzhydrocodone and Acetaminophen Tablets

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications; out of specification results obtained for N-Oxide impurity during the 12-month long term stability testing for Batch# 15892A

Terminated Impurity / degradation KVK-Tech, Inc. NDC 10702-344-01 D-0224-2021
Class III · Low risk

Extra Strength Headache Relief

Failed Stability Specifications: Out-of-Specification (OOS) results for the Aspirin related compound Salicylic Acid was observed.

Terminated Stability / shelf life Ultra Seal Corporation D-1513-2020
Class III · Low risk

Pain Relief Maximum Strength

Failed Stability Specifications: Out-of-Specification (OOS) results for the Aspirin related compound Salicylic Acid was observed.

Terminated Stability / shelf life Ultra Seal Corporation D-1512-2020
Class II · Moderate risk

Oxycodone and Acetaminophen Tablets

CGMP Deviations: Products were manufactured in a processing area in which water leakage was observed

Terminated Packaging defect Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc. NDC 13107-046-01 D-1237-2020
Class II · Moderate risk

Major Extra Strength Acetaminophen Tablets

Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Complaint involving one Women's Prenatal dietary supplement tablet commingled in a bottle of Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500 mg contents 1000 count bottle.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter Contract Pharmacal Corporation NDC 0904-6730-60 D-0858-2020
Class II · Moderate risk

Leader Extra Strength Acetaminophen Tablets

Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Complaint involving one Women's Prenatal dietary supplement tablet commingled in a bottle of Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500 mg contents 1000 count bottle.

Terminated Particulate / foreign matter Contract Pharmacal Corporation NDC 7000-0036-1 D-0857-2020
Class II · Moderate risk

Acetaminophen Children's Liquid

Microbial Contamination of Non-sterile Products: Potential product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (B.cepacia) and Ralstonia pickettii (R. pickettii).

Terminated Microbial contamination H J Harkins Company Inc dba Pharma Pac NDC 52959-0309-04 D-1429-2019
Class II · Moderate risk

Pain & Fever Oral Solution

cGMP Deviations: Potential product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (B.cepacia) and Ralstonia pickettii (R. pickettii).

Terminated Microbial contamination Torrent Pharma Inc D-1366-2019