03/19/2026
⚠️ IMPORTANT RECALL ALERT: Children’s Ibuprofen
Parents and caregivers, please check your medicine cabinets! Strides Pharma Inc. has issued a nationwide recall for nearly 90,000 bottles of Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension.
The recall was initiated after reports of a gel-like substance and black particles found inside the medication. While the FDA has classified this as a Class II recall (meaning the risk of serious harm is low), the affected product should not be used.
🔍 How to Identify the Recalled Product
Check your bottle for the following specific details:
* Product: Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension (100 mg per 5 mL)
* Size: 4-fluid ounce (120 mL) bottles
* Lot Numbers: 7261973A and 7261974A
* Expiration Date: Jan. 31, 2027
* Manufacturer: Manufactured by Strides Pharma for Taro Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
🛑 What You Should Do
* Stop use immediately if your bottle matches the lot numbers above.
* Contact your pediatrician if your child has recently taken this medication and you have concerns about their health.
* Dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
> Note: As of today, March 19, 2026, no serious adverse health effects have been reported in connection with this recall.
Strides Pharma, Inc. has recalled about 89,592 bottles of its Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension for the potential presence of a foreign substance.
