The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a consumer warning advising people not to use expired packs of Amazon Basic Care Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg, an emergency contraceptive commonly known as the “morning-after pill.”

According to the FDA, several batches of the product were reportedly shipped to customers even after crossing their labeled expiration dates. The affected products were distributed between January 24, 2025, and April 29, 2026.

The agency has urged consumers to immediately check the expiration date printed on the packaging. Any expired product should be safely discarded without use. The FDA also advised individuals who may have already taken the expired medication to consult a healthcare professional to understand the possible implications and discuss the next steps.

Levonorgestrel 1.5 mg is widely used as an emergency contraceptive to help prevent pregnancy after unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure. While expired medicines may not always pose direct safety risks, their effectiveness can decline over time — a significant concern in the case of emergency contraception, where timely efficacy is critical.

The FDA said the notification is part of its routine safety monitoring process and encouraged both healthcare professionals and consumers to report any adverse reactions or side effects linked to the product through the FDA’s MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program.

Consumers can submit reports online through the MedWatch portal or send completed forms via fax to the agency.

The incident has once again highlighted the importance of checking expiry dates on medications purchased online, particularly products intended for urgent medical use.