# Amazon-brand acetaminophen recall covers seven lots after tablet discoloration complaints

The nationwide recall involves 500-milligram caplets in three bottle sizes; consumers can compare lot numbers with the published lists.

By The Signal Edition | Health / Drug safety
Published: 2026-10-13T18:10:30.449863Z
Updated: 2026-10-13T18:10:30.449863Z
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## Summary
- Aurobindo initiated the recall on September 18.
- The affected product is Amazon-brand extra-strength acetaminophen, not Tylenol-branded medicine.
- Seven listed lots cover 200-, 500- and 1,000-count bottles.

## The affected medicine

Aurobindo Pharma USA’s recall of Amazon-brand extra-strength acetaminophen involves approximately 112,932 bottles after customers reported discolored tablets, according to ConsumerAffairs’ account of FDA enforcement information. The Houston Chronicle reported on October 13 that the affected 500-milligram medicine was distributed nationwide through Amazon in 200-, 500- and 1,000-count bottles. [1](https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/more-than-112000-bottles-of-amazon-acetaminophen-recalled-after-tablets-discolor-100526.html) [2](https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/amazon-pain-medicine-recall-22474705.php)

The Houston Chronicle dates the recall to September 18. Its latest report describes customer discoloration complaints as the stated reason. This is a recall of a specified product and its affected batches, rather than evidence that all acetaminophen medicines have been withdrawn from sale. [2](https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/amazon-pain-medicine-recall-22474705.php)

## Lot numbers identify the batches

ConsumerAffairs lists ACD125040A for the 200-count bottle. Its list for 500-count bottles includes ACD124036A, ACD124030A, ACD124042A, ACD124048B and ACD125010A. The listed 1,000-count lot is ACD124048A. The corresponding National Drug Codes are 72288-692-20, 72288-692-50 and 72288-692-01, respectively. [1](https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/more-than-112000-bottles-of-amazon-acetaminophen-recalled-after-tablets-discolor-100526.html)

ConsumerAffairs also distinguishes the generic Amazon product from Tylenol. Although both contain acetaminophen, the outlet says this recall applies to the identified Amazon-brand products and lots. The shared active ingredient does not make the recall a withdrawal of Tylenol-branded medicine. [1](https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/more-than-112000-bottles-of-amazon-acetaminophen-recalled-after-tablets-discolor-100526.html)

## How to check a medicine recall

The FDA’s general recall guidance tells consumers to compare the lot number on their medicine label with the number in the recall notification. It also recommends following the recalling company’s instructions and speaking with a doctor or pharmacist about questions or concerns. Those steps provide a way to establish whether a particular package is affected. [3](https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-recalls/understanding-drug-recalls-what-know-and-what-do)

The agency says its role is to oversee the company’s recall strategy and review whether customers were notified and defective products removed. It maintains a database of recalled medicines, including the reason and classification. Public reports can identify a recall, but the product-specific notification and matching lot details determine its scope. [3](https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-recalls/understanding-drug-recalls-what-know-and-what-do)

## Reporting sources
1. [ConsumerAffairs: More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon acetaminophen recalled after tablets discolor](https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/more-than-112000-bottles-of-amazon-acetaminophen-recalled-after-tablets-discolor-100526.html) (October 5, 2026)
2. [Houston Chronicle: Amazon-branded pain medicine recalled after reports of discolored tablets](https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/amazon-pain-medicine-recall-22474705.php) (October 13, 2026)
3. [FDA: Understanding Drug Recalls: What to Know and What to Do](https://www.fda.gov/drugs/drug-recalls/understanding-drug-recalls-what-know-and-what-do) (Undated; accessed October 13, 2026)