US EditionNearly 90,000 Bottles of Children's Ibuprofen Recalled After Contamination with Foreign Substance
Strides Pharma voluntarily recalls 89,592 bottles of children’s ibuprofen nationwide after reports of gel-like mass and black particles; FDA classifies recall as Class II.
- Strides Pharma Inc. is recalling nearly 90,000 bottles of Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension due to complaints of foreign substances like gel-like mass and black particles.
- The Food and Drug Administration has classified the recall as a Class II situation, where the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
- Parents and caregivers who believe a child may have been affected after taking the recalled medication should contact a health care provider.
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FDA Recalls 90,000 Children's Ibuprofen Bottles Nationwide After Consumers Report Black Particles, Gel Mass
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled 89,592 bottles of children's ibuprofen sold nationwide after consumers reported finding black particles and a gel-like mass inside the liquid medication, raising alarm among parents who rely on the drug for their children's fevers and pain relief. The voluntary recall was initiated on 2 March by Strides Pharma Inc., an India-headquartered pharmaceutical manufacturer with US operations in Bri…
Nearly 90,000 Bottles of Children's Ibuprofen Recalled After Contamination with Foreign Substance
Foreign substances, including black particles and a gel-like mass, were reportedly found in the over-the-counter children's medicationStock photo of cough syrup pouring onto a spoon.Credit: GettyNEED TO KNOWThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen over contaminationStrides Pharma, the manufacturer of the product, initated the recall after reports of black particles and a gel-li…
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The Independent (US)Children’s ibuprofen under recall for ‘foreign substance’
The FDA has not received any reports of injuries or illnesses in connection with the recalled bottles
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