FDA Announces Nationwide Tylenol Recall—Thousands of Bottles Affected

A nationwide recall for about 3,000 bottles of Tylenol is underway, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

The pain reliever was initially recalled in mid-October due to a “defective container,” and on Tuesday, the FDA gave the recall the second-highest risk level, Class II.

This means taking the recalled medication may cause “temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences,” or the possibility of serious adverse health effects is “remote.”

The recalled Tylenol bottles can be identified with the following:

• Product description: TYLENOL, Acetaminophen, Extra Strength, 24 caplets, 500 mg each
• Lot code: EJA022
• Expiry date: April 30, 2028

The 3,186 recalled bottles were distributed nationwide, but the FDA’s report specifically mentions Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana in the product’s distribution pattern.

While the FDA did not provide specific instructions for the recall, the safest option is not to use the product, and to toss or return it instead—especially given its Class II risk level.