Acetaminophen Recall: Tylenol Extra Strength 24 Caplets 500 mg
Announced 2025-11-05 · FDA
Tylenol Extra Strength Acetaminophen 24 Caplets (500 mg) from Kenvue Brands LLC is recalled due to a defective container. About 3,816 bottles distributed nationwide in Colorado, Illinois, Ohio, and Indiana are affected. The affected lot is EJA022 with expiry date 04/30/2028.
| Brand | Kenvue Brands LLC |
|---|---|
| Product | TYLENOL, Acetaminophen, Extra Strength, 24 Caplets, 500mg each, distributed by: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., McNeil Consumer Healthcare Division, Fort Washington, PA 19034, NDC: 50580-378-04. |
| Reason | Defective Container |
| Severity | moderate |
| Units affected | 3816 |
| Distribution | U.S. Nationwide - CO, IL, OH and IN. |
| Agency | FDA |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Stop using any Tylenol Extra Strength from lot EJA022.
- Check your bottle’s lot number and expiry date to see if it is EJA022 and expires 04/30/2028.
- Do not consume the product; contact Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. for return/replacement instructions or visit the recall page for guidance.
- If you have used the product and feel unwell, seek medical advice and report any adverse effects to a healthcare professional and the FDA.
How to identify the recalled item
| Lot / date codes | Lot: EJA022, expiry: 04/30/2028 |
|---|---|
| Lot / date codes | Lot: EJA022, expiry: 04/30/2028 |
These are the identifiers FDA published for this recall. Most recall notices list no UPC or model number at all — if the code on your item is not shown here, that does not mean the item is excluded. Check the official notice, or contact the company.
Other acetaminophen recalls
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