Urgent warning issued as over-the-counter painkiller taken by millions recalled due to ‘contamination’ fears

By JOHN ELY DEPUTY HEALTH EDITOR FOR MAILONLINE

Published: 11:17 BST, 9 June 2025 | Updated: 11:17 BST, 9 June 2025

Packs of the over-the-counter painkiller paracetamol have been recalled over fears some may be ‘contaminated’.

Drug watchdog the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) issued the recall notice after a small number of pills were found to be ‘discoloured’. 

The precautionary recall was for two batches of paracetamol 500mg doses made by Chelonia Healthcare Limited.

Officials urged patients to check if they had received any batches with the code 2312010 and 2312011 which can be found on the packaging. 

The affected batches have an expiry date of the 30th and 31st of November 2027 and were distributed earlier this year.

Officials also said patients who many have taken the medication and experience an ‘adverse reaction’ to seek medical attention. 

Medics have also been told to stop issuing the batches to patients while an investigation is underway. 

The recall notice did not detail what risk, if any, taking the medication could pose. 

Packs of the over-the-counter painkiller paracetamol have been recalled over fears some may be ‘contaminated’. Stock image

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Urgent warning issued as over-the-counter painkiller taken by millions recalled due to ‘contamination’ fears

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