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Acetaminophen
Acetaminophen
High concern
Acetaminophen is a regulated pharmaceutical drug, not a food ingredient. Its presence in food would be considered adulteration.
Found in
52 products
What it is
Paracetamol/acetaminophen (N-acetyl-para-aminophenol), a pharmaceutical analgesic and antipyretic.
Not a food ingredient; pharmaceutical drug.
Why it's flagged
- Pharmaceutical drug - not permitted in food
- Hepatotoxic at overdose (>4g/day)
- Not approved as food ingredient
What regulators actually say
"Acetaminophen is an active ingredient in many over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medicines."
"Acetaminophen has been associated with cases of acute liver failure, at times resulting in liver transplant or death."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Approved OTC and prescription drug; NOT permitted as food ingredient (would be adulteration under FD&C Act)
European Union — EFSA
Pharmaceutical only; not approved as food ingredient
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