Medications & Supplements/Over-the-Counter

Major Pharmaceuticals Acetaminophen Tablets Recalled for Discoloration

Agency Publication Date: June 22, 2024

Summary

Contract Pharmacal Corporation is recalling 14,616 bottles of Major Pharmaceuticals brand Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500 mg tablets (100-count) because the tablets may show brownish discoloration. The recall affects bottles from a single production lot distributed in Michigan. If you have this medication, you should check the label to see if your bottle is part of the affected batch.

Risk

The tablets exhibit an unusual brownish color rather than their standard appearance. Using discolored medication is not recommended as it may indicate a quality defect or product degradation.

What You Should Do

This recall affects 100-count bottles of Major Pharmaceuticals Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500 mg Tablets with NDC 0904-6730-60 and UPC 309046730606.
Identify affected bottles by looking for Lot number 368638 with an expiration date of 05/2025 printed on the label.
If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer, Contract Pharmacal Corporation, for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500 MG Tablets (100-count Bottle)by Major Pharmaceuticals

Variants: 500 mg, Tablet

UPC Codes:

309046730606

Lot Numbers:

368638 (Exp. 05/2025)

NDC:

0904-6730-60

Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 94675

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Contract Pharmacal Corporation

Sold By: Major Pharmaceuticals

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 14,616 bottles

Distributed To: Michigan

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall affects 100-count bottles of Major Pharmaceuticals Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500 mg Tablets with NDC 0904-6730-60 and UPC 309046730606.

Identify affected bottles by looking for Lot number 368638 with an expiration date of 05/2025 printed on the label.

If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer, Contract Pharmacal Corporation, for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.