H J Harkins Company Inc dba Pharma Pac recalls Acetaminophen 500 mg tablet packaged in a) 30-count bottles ( NDC 52959-0002-30), b) 42-count bottles (NDC
Pharma Pac recalls 30-count, 42-count, 45-count, and 50-count acetaminophen 500mg tablets due to foreign tablets being commingled in some bottles. Consumers should check their bottles for foreign tablets and contact the company for guidance.
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Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Complaint involving one Women's Prenatal dietary supplement tablet commingled in a bottle of Extra Strength Acetaminophen 500 mg contents 1000 count bottle
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What happened, in plain English
Pharma Pac is recalling certain acetaminophen 500mg tablets because foreign tablets were found mixed in some bottles. This could lead to accidental ingestion of unnecessary medication, which may cause harm. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/37344-pharma-pac-acetaminophen-500mg-tablets-recall-foreign-tablets-found.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/37344-pharma-pac-acetaminophen-500mg-tablets-recall-foreign-tablets-found · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1005-2020
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“Pharma Pac Acetaminophen 500mg Tablets Recall: Foreign Tablets Found.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/37344-pharma-pac-acetaminophen-500mg-tablets-recall-foreign-tablets-found. Based on FDA recall #D-1005-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1005-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Foreign tablets were found in some bottles of acetaminophen 500mg tablets. This means users might accidentally take extra medication, which could cause harm, especially if the foreign tablets contain different ingredients.
Who’s affected
People who own or use the recalled acetaminophen 500mg tablets in 30-count, 42-count, 45-count, or 50-count bottles. Pregnant women and those with sensitive health conditions may be at higher risk due to potential medication interactions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your acetaminophen 500mg tablets for bottles labeled 30-count (NDC 52959-0002-30), 42-count (NDC 52959-0002-42), 45-count (NDC 52959-0002-45), or 50-count (NDC 52959-0002-50).
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What to do — step by step
Check Bottles for Foreign Tablets
Inspect your acetaminophen 500mg tablets for any foreign tablets that may have been commingled in the bottle.
Questions people ask
What is the specific hazard with these tablets?
Foreign tablets were found mixed in some bottles of acetaminophen 500mg tablets, which could lead to accidental ingestion of unnecessary medication.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check your acetaminophen 500mg tablets for bottles labeled 30-count (NDC 52959-0002-30), 42-count (NDC 52959-0002-42), 45-count (NDC 52959-0002-45), or 50-count (NDC 52959-0002-50).
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Inspect your tablets for foreign tablets. If you find any, stop using the bottle and contact Pharma Pac for further guidance.
Contact Pharma Pac
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pharma Pac to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1005-2020 — Pharma Pac Pharma Pac Hello, I own a Pharma Pac that is covered by recall D-1005-2020 from Pharma Pac. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-1005-2020 (March 6, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1005-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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