Nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen are being recalled because of the presence of a foreign substance. “Presence of foreign substance: the firm received complaints for a gel-like mass and black particles in the product,” an FDA notice read. The FDA announces that nearly 90,000 bottles of children’s ibuprofen sold nationwide have been recalled due to the “presence of foreign substance.” https://t.co/CVhuC3meEw — NBC News (@NBCNews) March 20, 2026 CBS News explained further: The recall affects Children’s Ibuprofen Oral Suspension, a pain reliever that comes in liquid form. The product was manufactured in India by Strides Pharma for Taro Pharmaceuticals. The medication is intended for children ages 2 to 11 and helps reduce pain and fever, according to a description of the product on Taro’s website. The liquid ibuprofen comes in a berry flavor. Strides Pharma initiated the recall on March 2 after receiving complaints that the bottles contained “a gel-like mass and black particles.” The medication was distributed nationwide, the FDA said in its notice. The recall number is D-0390-2026. Nearly 90,000 bottles of children's ibuprofen are being voluntarily recalled due to the potential presence of a foreign substance. https://t.co/qwebKM6Q5a — World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) March 20, 2026 NBC News noted: The FDA labeled the recall as Class II on Monday. A Class II recall involves “a situation in which 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,” according to the FDA’s website. People should immediately stop using the recalled product. No additional information about next steps was shared in the report. Read the FDA notice HERE.