90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen recalled nationwide, FDA says

WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says thousands of bottles of children’s ibuprofen have been recalled after the firm received complaints about the presence of a foreign substance. 

The product was recalled earlier this month, but the FDA updated its classification this week to a Class II recall, which means "use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote."

The Class II classification is the FDA's second-highest urgency level.

Children’s ibuprofen recalled

By the numbers:

Strides Pharma, Inc., headquartered in India, recalled about 89,592 bottles of its 100-milligram Children's Ibuprofen Oral Suspension.

According to the FDA, the agency received complaints of a gel-like mass and black particles in the product.

The ibuprofen was sold in 4-fluid-ounce bottles at 100 milligrams per 5 milliliters and distributed across the United States. 

The packages included the lot numbers 7261973A and 7261974A with an expiration date of Jan. 31, 2027.

Consumers should stop using recalled product

What's next:

Consumers who purchased the recalled ibuprofen are urged to stop using it immediately, according to FOX Business.

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Parents with concerns after a child has consumed the product should consult a healthcare provider.

Big picture view:

Earlier this week, an herbal supplement sold online was recalled because it contained the active ingredient used in Viagra. And last month, thousands of bottles of cholesterol medication were recalled nationwide.