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Amazon brand acetaminophen recalled over discoloration, company says

The recall covers Amazon's store-brand acetaminophen and concerns discoloration, according to the company; check the bottle before you reach for the cabinet tonight.

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Published 1:07 AM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by Newsday: “Amazon brand acetaminophen recalled over discoloration, company says”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 1:07 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Hank Ledger, Kenji Moonfield and Chip Darnell.
Topics: Amazon.

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Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorNewsday reports the company says Amazon brand acetaminophen is being recalled over discoloration. Kenji, your take.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA pill recalled for its color is a pill that got canceled over its look. It was fine for years, then somebody posted a close-up.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHot. The close-up is how everything gets canceled now.

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