Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's Ibuprofen recalled nationwide: What to know

Nbcwashington · Mar 19, 2026 · 207 words · By Francie Swidler

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What to know about Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's Ibuprofen recalled nationwide: What to know

Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's oral Ibuprofen medicine have been recalled, according to a Food and Drug Administration report, with health officials saying the medicine could contain a foreign substance.

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issued the voluntary recall March 2 because the firm received complaints "for a gel-like mass and black particles in the product," the report said.

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Claim 1: “89,592 bottles of Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP, 100 mg per 5 mL were recalled”

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Multiple sources specifically cite the number 89,592 bottles of Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP, 100 mg per 5 mL.

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web search NEUTRAL — Strides Pharma Inc. is recalling specific lots of Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension due to concerns about potential contamination. What Is Being Recalled? The recall affects 4-ounce (120-milliliter…
https://www.webmd.com/drugs/updates/safety-alert-nationwide-…

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web search NEUTRAL — The children’s ibuprofen recall of 2026 involves ibuprofen oral suspension manufactured in India and distributed across the country by Strides Pharma Inc. According to enforcement details, a total of …
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/us/news/childrens-ibupr…

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web search NEUTRAL — Strides Pharma’s 100 mg Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, USP, 100 mg per 5mL, sold in 4 FL OZ (120 mL) bottles were manufactured for Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc., before being distributed acros…
https://www.today.com/health/recall/childrens-ibuprofen-reca…

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Claim 2: “The 4 fl. oz. bottles were manufactured by Taro Pharmaceuticals”

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Web search results confirm the product was manufactured for Taro Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. and another source explicitly states it was manufactured by Taro Pharmaceuticals in New York.

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web search NEUTRAL — Taro (/ ˈtɑːroʊ, ˈtær -/; Colocasia esculenta) is a root vegetable. It is the most widely cultivated species of several plants in the family Araceae that are used as vegetables for their corms, leaves…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taro

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web search NEUTRAL — Feb 9, 2022 · Taro (Colocasia esculenta), also called eddo or dasheen, is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia that produces a starchy root vegetable with a brown outer skin and a white flesh wit…
https://www.allrecipes.com/article/what-is-taro/

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web search NEUTRAL — Mar 16, 2023 · Taro root is a tropical root vegetable that is featured in cuisines around the globe. In addition to providing dishes with a pop of color, it also brings a host of important nutrients t…
https://draxe.com/nutrition/taro-root/

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Claim 3: “the firm received complaints "for a gel-like mass and black particles in the product,"”

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Multiple sources confirm the recall was initiated due to reports of 'black particles' and a 'gel-like mass' or 'gel-like sub' in the product.

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web search NEUTRAL — The American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer is a celebration of courage and hope, a movement uniting communities to end breast cancer as we know it, for everyone. Our movement is …
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web search NEUTRAL — Strides is totally flexible. With four unique tracker types, you can track anything that matters to you, and it’s easy to customize to fit your needs.
https://www.stridesapp.com/

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web search NEUTRAL — Explore Strides’ vision in pharmaceuticals and healthcare—our global presence, core values, and commitment to innovation and quality.
https://www.strides.com/

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Claim 4: “Pharmaceutical company Strides Pharma Inc. issued the voluntary recall March 2”

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One source explicitly states the company initiated the recall on March 2. Other sources confirm Strides Pharma as the initiating party for the recall of the specified quantity.

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web search NEUTRAL — Explore Strides’ vision in pharmaceuticals and healthcare—our global presence, core values, and commitment to innovation and quality.
https://www.strides.com/

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Claim 5: “Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's oral Ibuprofen medicine have been recalled, according to a Food and Drug Administration report”

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Multiple independent web sources (AOL and other news reports) confirm that the FDA announced a recall of nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen.

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web search NEUTRAL — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced a recall of nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen over contamination. Strides Pharma, the manufacturer of the product, initated the recall a…
https://www.aol.com/articles/nearly-90-000-bottles-childrens…

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web search NEUTRAL — The recall affects 100-milligram Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, sold nationwide in a 4-fluid-ounce bottle.31, 2027, according to the FDA report. Consumers who have the recalled ibuprofen should…
https://www.wnem.com/2026/03/19/nearly-90000-bottles-childre…

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web search NEUTRAL — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has announced that nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen sold nationwide have been recalled.
https://www.nbcnews.com/health/recall/nearly-90000-bottles-c…

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Claim 6: “March 16, the FDA classified the recall as Level II”

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Multiple independent sources confirm that on March 16, the FDA classified the recall as Level II (or Class II).

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web search NEUTRAL — March 16, the FDA classified the recall as Level II, which identifies it a situation where exposure to the product could have temporary adverse health impacts. According to the report, 89,592 bottles …
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/ne…

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web search NEUTRAL — FDA issues class II recall for children’s ibuprofen. Strides Pharma initiates recall of 89,592 bottles.On March 16, the FDA classified the recall as class II, meaning there is a risk for “temporary or…
https://idahobusinessreview.com/2026/03/20/childrens-ibuprof…

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web search NEUTRAL — The recall is for Strides Pharma's 100-miligram Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, sold in a 4-fluid-ounce bottle. The lot numbers for the affected bottles are 7261973A and 7261974A, and the medica…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2026/03/19/childr…

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Claim 7: “Lot numbers for the recalled products, with an expiration date of Jan. 31, 2027, can be found below: 7261973A, 7261974A”

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Multiple independent sources confirm the lot numbers 7261973A and 7261974A and the expiration date of January 31, 2027.

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web search NEUTRAL — The recalled bottles have the specific lot numbers 7261973A and 7261974A printed on the label, as well as the expiration date January 31, 2027. The product was also shipped to locations across the U.S…
https://www.aol.com/articles/nearly-90-000-bottles-children-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Affected lot numbers 7261973A and 7261974A. Both have an expiration date of January 31, 2027, and they were distributed nationwide. The company initiated the recall March 2 after receiving complaints …
https://www.empr.com/news/nearly-90000-bottles-of-childrens-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension is manufactured by Taro Pharmaceuticals in New York. The lot numbers for the recall are 7261973A and 7261974A with an expiration date of 01/31/2027.
https://www.tampabay28.com/news/national-news/childrens-ibup…

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