The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0662-2016·Announced 2016-02-24

Medline Recalls Mislabeled Acetaminophen Extra-Strength Pain Reliever Tablets

Medline Industries is recalling 500 mg acetaminophen tablets mislabeled as 325 mg. Consumers should stop using the product and return it to the retailer.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I. Per the rubric, FDA Class I recalls are assigned a severity score of 5 (Critical) because they represent a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Medline Industries, Inc. is recalling 7,372 bottles of Acetaminophen Extra-Strength Pain Reliever tablets, 500 mg, 100-count. The product is distributed nationwide under NDC 53329-641-30. The specific lot affected is # 45810 with an expiration date of 05/18.

The recall was initiated due to a labeling error. Bottles containing 500 mg acetaminophen tablets were mislabeled to indicate they contain 325 mg tablets. This discrepancy could lead to consumers taking an incorrect dosage of the medication.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. They should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or contact Medline Industries for further instructions. The FDA classifies this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product could cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
ACETAMINOPHEN EXTRA-STRENGTH PAIN RELIEVER tablets, 500 mg, 100-count bottle, Distributed by Medline Industries, Inc., Mundelein, ILL 60060, NDC 53329-641-30.
Affected units
7,372

Is your product affected?

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Lot numbers (2)

  • lot # 45810
  • Exp. 05/18

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Medline Industries Inc under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →