Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) recalls

Ibuprofen is a widely used over-the-counter NSAID pain reliever. We track every FDA enforcement recall involving Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) — 32 recalls in our database, including 7 active.

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Recent Ibuprofen recalls

Class IIActiveMar 2, 2026
STRIDES PHARMA INC — Presence of foreign substance: the firm received complaints for a gel-like mass and black particles in the product.
Recall D-0390-2026
Class IIActiveMar 13, 2025
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA — CGMP Deviations
Recall D-0347-2025
Class IIIActiveOct 29, 2024
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. — Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications
Recall D-0047-2025
Class IIActiveAug 6, 2024
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. — Failed impurities/degradation specifications: results for unknown impurity, were 0.13% and 0.11% respectively, exceeding the 0.10% specification limit.
Recall D-0645-2024
Class IIActiveAug 6, 2024
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. — Failed impurities/degradation specifications: results for unknown impurity, were 0.13% and 0.11% respectively, exceeding the 0.10% specification limit.
Recall D-0646-2024
Class IIActiveAug 6, 2024
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc. — Failed impurities/degradation specifications: results for unknown impurity, were 0.13% and 0.11% respectively, exceeding the 0.10% specification limit.
Recall D-0644-2024
Class IIActiveDec 29, 2023
Ascend Laboratories, LLC — Presence of Foreign Tablet/Capsule: A stray Rasagiline Mesylate 1 mg tablet was discovered in an unopened bottle of Ibuprofen and Famotidine.
Recall D-0237-2024
Class IIApr 13, 2022
Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office — cGMP deviations: Temperature abuse
Recall D-1055-2022

Showing 8 of 32. See all Ibuprofen recalls.

What to do if your Ibuprofen is recalled

Don’t panic — and don’t stop taking it on your own. Suddenly stopping a prescription can be riskier than the recall itself.
Check the details. Recalls often affect specific lots, manufacturers, or strengths — not every bottle of Ibuprofen.
Talk to your pharmacist or doctor about whether your supply is affected and what to do next.

This page is for information only and isn’t medical advice. Always follow your clinician’s guidance.

Ibuprofen recall FAQs

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Are generic Ibuprofen recalls common?

Most prescriptions filled in the US are generics, so most recalls involve generic products. A recall doesn’t mean the drug itself is unsafe — it usually affects specific lots or manufacturers.

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