Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc recalls Ibuprofen Oral Suspension USP, 100 mg/5mL, 4 fl.oz. 118 mL, Rx only, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Anaheim, CA. Mfg:
Preferred Pharmaceuticals recalls ibuprofen oral suspension with possible plastic particles. Consumers should check lot numbers and contact the company for details.
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Presence of foreign substance: Ibuprofen Oral Suspension USP may have small particles of an inert plastic material introduced during manufacturing.
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What happened, in plain English
Preferred Pharmaceuticals is recalling ibuprofen oral suspension products that may contain small plastic particles from manufacturing. This could cause choking or injury if ingested. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/37680-preferred-pharmaceuticals-ibuprofen-suspension-may-contain-plastic-particles.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/37680-preferred-pharmaceuticals-ibuprofen-suspension-may-contain-plastic-particles · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0531-2020
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“Preferred Pharmaceuticals Ibuprofen Suspension May Contain Plastic Particles.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/37680-preferred-pharmaceuticals-ibuprofen-suspension-may-contain-plastic-particles. Based on FDA recall #D-0531-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0531-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The suspension may contain small plastic particles introduced during manufacturing. If ingested, these particles could cause choking, intestinal blockage, or injury.
Who’s affected
People who have purchased or received the recalled ibuprofen oral suspension products. Those with medical conditions requiring precise dosing are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for the lot numbers: I1718U, K0818L, L2718E, A2219E, C1519S, C2819Y, or E2019V. The expiration dates range from March 2020 to November 2020.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the lot numbers listed: I1718U, K0818L, L2718E, A2219E, C1519S, C2819Y, or E2019V.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The product may contain plastic particles that could cause injury if ingested, so it is not safe to use.
How can I check if my product is recalled?
Check the product label for the lot numbers: I1718U, K0818L, L2718E, A2219E, C1519S, C2819Y, or E2019V.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Contact Preferred Pharmaceuticals for instructions on what to do with the product.
Contact Preferred Pharmaceuticals
We’ve drafted a message you can send Preferred Pharmaceuticals to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0531-2020 — Preferred Pharmaceuticals Preferred Pharmaceuticals Hello, I own a Preferred Pharmaceuticals that is covered by recall D-0531-2020 from Preferred Pharmaceuticals. 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-0531-2020 (November 21, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0531-2020 to see it in context.
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