Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
RxRecalls Get alerts
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Initiated Aug 9, 2024 (2 years ago)

Ibuprofen 800mg

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Product failed impurity specifications at the 18-month stability testing.

Cause type: Impurity / degradation

An impurity or degradation product above its limit - other than nitrosamines. Unexpected substances in a batch can make it unsafe or less effective, even when the active ingredient is present. All impurity / degradation recalls.

What was recalled

Ibuprofen 800mg, Generic for: Motrin, Each tablet contains: Ibuprofen, USP 800 mg, Packaged and Distributed by: DIRECT Rx, Dawsonville, GA 30534, Mfg By: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories LA, LLC, Shreveport, LA 71106, a) NDC 61919-0621-15 (15 count bottles), b) NDC 61919-0621-30 (30 count bottles, c) NDC 61919-0621-40 (40 count bottles), d) NDC 61919-0621-60 (60 count bottles), e) NDC 61919-0621-90 (90 count bottles), f) NDC: 61919-0621-100 and NDC: 61919-0621-71 (100 count bottles), g) NDC 61919-0621-72 (120 count bottles).

Affected NDCs 61919-0621 61919-0621-15 61919-0621-30 61919-0621-40 61919-0621-60 61919-0621-71 61919-0621-72 61919-0621-90

Compare with the code on your package — it is the most precise check available.

Drug: Ibuprofen Category: Pain Relief & OTC Medication

Recalling firm
Direct Rx
NDC code
61919-0621-15
Origin
GA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0041-2025 · FDA notice

Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall.

Other Ibuprofen recalls

See all
Class II · Moderate risk

Advil a) Ibuprofen

CGMP Deviations: Insanitary conditions including rodent exposure/activity in their distribution center.

Ongoing cGMP deviation Gold Star Distribution INC D-0261-2026
Class III · Low risk

IBU (ibuprofen)

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications

Ongoing Failed specification Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. NDC 55111-683-05 D-0047-2025
Class II · Moderate risk

Ibuprofen Tablets

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications - at 18-month Stability testing

Ongoing Impurity / degradation Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 68788-9110-03 D-0647-2024

Other recalls by Direct Rx

All 2024 recalls
Class II · Moderate risk

Duloxetine D/R

CGMP Deviations: Presence of N-nitroso-duloxetine impurity above FDA recommended interim limit

Ongoing Nitrosamine impurity Direct Rx NDC 61919-482-30 D-0617-2026
Class II · Moderate risk

Duloxetine D/R

CGMP Deviations: Presence of Nitrosamine Drug Substance Related Impurity above the proposed interim limit.

Ongoing Nitrosamine impurity Direct Rx NDC 61919-0482-30 D-0568-2025
Class II · Moderate risk

Duloxetine D/R

CGMP Deviations: Presence of Nitrosamine Drug Substance Related Impurity above the proposed interim limit.

Ongoing Nitrosamine impurity Direct Rx NDC 61919-422-30 D-0567-2025
Class II · Moderate risk

Ciprofloxacin Ophth Solution

Defective Container: Unable to get the solution out of the bottle as the spike of the cap was lodged in the nozzle of the product bottle

Ongoing Packaging defect Direct Rx NDC 61919-795-05 D-0364-2025