Arzneimittel & Medikamente Recalls
Pharmaceutical recall notices, chemical impurities, and biological contamination.
FDA DrugsNiacin Extended-release Tablets, USP, 1,000 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Lannett Company, Inc., Philadelphia, PA 19136, NDC 62175-322-46.
Niacin Extended-release Tablets, USP, 1,000 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Lannett Company, Inc., Philadelphia, PA 19136, NDC 62175-322-46.
Failed Dissolution Specifications: during 12M LT stability testing OOS low for Stage 3 dissolution at the 24-hour timepoint.
FDA DrugsAmlodipine and Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablets, 5mg/40mg, Rx Only, 30-count bottle, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC., Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-501-30.
Amlodipine and Olmesartan Medoxomil Tablets, 5mg/40mg, Rx Only, 30-count bottle, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India, Distributed by: Ascend Laboratories, LLC., Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-501-30.
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Olmesartan Medoxomil content below specifications
FDA DrugsH.E.B Extra Strength Calcium Carbonate Antacid Tablets, Calcium Carbonate 750 mg, 96 Chewable Tablets, MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H.E.B, 646 S. FLORES ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX, NDC 37808-136-22.
H.E.B Extra Strength Calcium Carbonate Antacid Tablets, Calcium Carbonate 750 mg, 96 Chewable Tablets, MADE WITH PRIDE & CARE FOR H.E.B, 646 S. FLORES ST, SAN ANTONIO, TX, NDC 37808-136-22.
Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.
FDA DrugsHyVee, Extra Strength Antacid, Calcium Carbonate 750 mg, 96 CHEWABLE TABLETS, DISTRIBUTED BY: HY-VEE INC., Inc., WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266, UPC: 0 75450 82497 1.
HyVee, Extra Strength Antacid, Calcium Carbonate 750 mg, 96 CHEWABLE TABLETS, DISTRIBUTED BY: HY-VEE INC., Inc., WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266, UPC: 0 75450 82497 1.
Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.
FDA DrugsHarris Teeter, ULTRA STRENGTH ANTACID, Calcium Carbonate 1000 mg, 72 CHEWABLE TABLETS, Distributed by: Harris Teeter, LLC.,MATTHEWS, NC 28105, UPC: 0 72036-73108-1.
Harris Teeter, ULTRA STRENGTH ANTACID, Calcium Carbonate 1000 mg, 72 CHEWABLE TABLETS, Distributed by: Harris Teeter, LLC.,MATTHEWS, NC 28105, UPC: 0 72036-73108-1.
Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.
FDA DrugsLidocaine HCl Injection, USP 2%, 40 mg/2 mL (20 mg/mL), 2 mL per Single-Dose Vial, Rx Only, Mfd. in India for: Eugia US LLC, E. Windsor, NJ 08520. NDC: 55150-164-02
Lidocaine HCl Injection, USP 2%, 40 mg/2 mL (20 mg/mL), 2 mL per Single-Dose Vial, Rx Only, Mfd. in India for: Eugia US LLC, E. Windsor, NJ 08520. NDC: 55150-164-02
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified: The label wrap covers the barcode, making it hard to scan
FDA DrugsLidocaine HCl Injection USP, 25x5 mL, Single-Dose Ampules, Rx Only, Distributed by: Spectra Medical Devices, LLC, Wilmington, Made in S. Korea, NDC 65282-1605-1.
Lidocaine HCl Injection USP, 25x5 mL, Single-Dose Ampules, Rx Only, Distributed by: Spectra Medical Devices, LLC, Wilmington, Made in S. Korea, NDC 65282-1605-1.
Lack of Assurance of Sterility
FDA DrugsHALEON CALCIUM CARBONATE TUMS ANTACID, Assorted Fruit Tablets, 1000 mg, 160-count bottle, Haleon, Warren, NJ 07059, UPC 3 07660 74610 2.
HALEON CALCIUM CARBONATE TUMS ANTACID, Assorted Fruit Tablets, 1000 mg, 160-count bottle, Haleon, Warren, NJ 07059, UPC 3 07660 74610 2.
Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.
FDA DrugsFAMILY WELLNESS, ULTRA STRENGT, ANTACID TABLETS, Calcium Carbonate 1000 mg, 72 CHEWABLE TABLETS, DISTRIBUTED BY: MIDWOOD BRANDS, LLC, 500 VOLVO PKWY, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320 USA., NDC 55319-171-68.
FAMILY WELLNESS, ULTRA STRENGT, ANTACID TABLETS, Calcium Carbonate 1000 mg, 72 CHEWABLE TABLETS, DISTRIBUTED BY: MIDWOOD BRANDS, LLC, 500 VOLVO PKWY, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320 USA., NDC 55319-171-68.
Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.
FDA DrugsXyvona (levorphanol tartrate tablets), 3mg, 100 Tablets, Rx only, Forte BioPharma, Manufactured by: Ohm Laboratories Inc., New Brunswick, NJ 08901, Distributed by: Fort Bio-Pharma, LLC., Las Vegas, NV 89113, NDC 72245-058-10
Xyvona (levorphanol tartrate tablets), 3mg, 100 Tablets, Rx only, Forte BioPharma, Manufactured by: Ohm Laboratories Inc., New Brunswick, NJ 08901, Distributed by: Fort Bio-Pharma, LLC., Las Vegas, NV 89113, NDC 72245-058-10
Labeling: Not Elsewhere Classified. This recall has been initiated in response to the denial by FDA of marketing the product under the proprietary name Xyvona
FDA DrugsGood Neighbor Pharmacy, extra strength Antacid Calcium Carbonate 750 mg, chewable, 96-count bottle, Distributed by: Amerisourcebergen, 1 West First Avenue, Conshohocken, PA, 19428, NDC 24385-106-80.
Good Neighbor Pharmacy, extra strength Antacid Calcium Carbonate 750 mg, chewable, 96-count bottle, Distributed by: Amerisourcebergen, 1 West First Avenue, Conshohocken, PA, 19428, NDC 24385-106-80.
Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.
FDA DrugsEQUALINE extra strength, antacid tablets, calcium carbonate 750mg, 96 chewable tablets, DISTRIBUTED BY SUPERVALU INC.,EDEN PRARIE, MN 55344 USA, NDC 41163-129-22.
EQUALINE extra strength, antacid tablets, calcium carbonate 750mg, 96 chewable tablets, DISTRIBUTED BY SUPERVALU INC.,EDEN PRARIE, MN 55344 USA, NDC 41163-129-22.
Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.
FDA Drugs24/7 life BY 7-ELEVEN, Extra strength Antacid Tablets, Calcium Carbonate 750 mg, 96 chewable tablets, DISTRIBUTED BY 7-ELEVEN, IRVING, TX 75063, UPC 0 5254863573 2.
24/7 life BY 7-ELEVEN, Extra strength Antacid Tablets, Calcium Carbonate 750 mg, 96 chewable tablets, DISTRIBUTED BY 7-ELEVEN, IRVING, TX 75063, UPC 0 5254863573 2.
Presence of foreign substance: small metallic particles in chewable tablets.
UKClass 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited, Mirtazapine 30mg Tablets, EL(26)A/28
Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited, Mirtazapine 30mg Tablets, EL(26)A/28
Cadila Pharmaceuticals Limited has informed the MHRA of an error with the European Article Number (EAN) barcode on the cartons of a batch of Mirtazapine 30mg Film-Coated Tablets distributed in Crescen...
UKClass 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Teva UK Ltd, Ponlimsi (Denosumab) 60mg Solution for Injection in Pre-filled Syringe, EL(26)A/27
Class 4 Medicines Defect Notification: Teva UK Ltd, Ponlimsi (Denosumab) 60mg Solution for Injection in Pre-filled Syringe, EL(26)A/27
Teva UK Limited is reporting a labelling error on the carton for Ponlimsi (Denosumab) 60mg Solution for injection in Pre-filled Syringe. The carton states “For application to the skin” when the produc...
FDA DrugsPRED MILD, prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension, USP, 0.12%, 10 mL, Sterile, Rx only, Allergen, Inc., an AbbVie company, North Chicago, IL 60064, Product of France, NDC 11980-174-10.
PRED MILD, prednisolone acetate ophthalmic suspension, USP, 0.12%, 10 mL, Sterile, Rx only, Allergen, Inc., an AbbVie company, North Chicago, IL 60064, Product of France, NDC 11980-174-10.
Failed Stability Specifications
AustraliaUnapproved ibutamoren capsules (MK-677) found to contain undisclosed anabolic steroid
Unapproved ibutamoren capsules (MK-677) found to contain undisclosed anabolic steroid
We are advising consumers that ‘Pharmatech’ branded MK-677 capsules (containing ibutamoren) may pose a serious risk to your health and should not be taken....
FDA DrugsNicotine Transdermal System Patch, 14 mg, 14 patches per box, Aveva, Distributed by: RUGBY LABORATORIES, Indianapolis, IN 46268, www.majorpharmaceuticals.com, NDC 0536-5895-88.
Nicotine Transdermal System Patch, 14 mg, 14 patches per box, Aveva, Distributed by: RUGBY LABORATORIES, Indianapolis, IN 46268, www.majorpharmaceuticals.com, NDC 0536-5895-88.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Elevated levels of oxidative-related impurities, exceeding shelf-life specifications during stability testing of individual units.
UKClass 2 Medicines Recall: Becton Dickinson UK Ltd, ChloraPrep 2% 1mL and ChloraPrep Frepp 2% 1.5mL applicators, EL(26)A/26
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Becton Dickinson UK Ltd, ChloraPrep 2% 1mL and ChloraPrep Frepp 2% 1.5mL applicators, EL(26)A/26
Becton Dickinson UK Ltd are recalling batches of ChloraPrep 2% 1mL applicators and ChloraPrep Frepp 2% 1.5 mL applicators due to a potential breach of sterility in the packaging process....
UKMHRA Safety Roundup: May 2026
MHRA Safety Roundup: May 2026
Summary of the latest safety advice for medicines and medical device users...
UKClass 2 Medicines Recall: Crescent Pharma Limited, Ramipril 2.5 mg Capsules, EL(26)A/25
Class 2 Medicines Recall: Crescent Pharma Limited, Ramipril 2.5 mg Capsules, EL(26)A/25
Crescent Pharma Limited is initiating a precautionary recall of one batch of Ramipril 2.5 mg Capsules following the identification of a potential packaging error at the manufacturing site....
FDA DrugsMG217 Multi-Symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant (colloidal oatmeal 2%), NET WT 6 oz (170 g), Manufactured by: Pharmacal 1 Pharmacal Way, P.O. Box 198, Jackson, WI 53037.
MG217 Multi-Symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant (colloidal oatmeal 2%), NET WT 6 oz (170 g), Manufactured by: Pharmacal 1 Pharmacal Way, P.O. Box 198, Jackson, WI 53037.
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: confirmed presence of Staphylococcus Aureus.
FDA DrugsBusulfan Injection, 60 mg per 10 mL (6 mg per mL), 8x10 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx only, Mfd. for Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Schaumburg, IL 60195, Made in Canada, NDC 25021-241-10.
Busulfan Injection, 60 mg per 10 mL (6 mg per mL), 8x10 mL Single-Dose Vials, Rx only, Mfd. for Sagent Pharmaceuticals, Schaumburg, IL 60195, Made in Canada, NDC 25021-241-10.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
FDA DrugsEstradiol Gel, 0.1%, 0.25 mg, 0.25 g per packet, 30 packets per carton, Rx only, Distributed by: ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baudette, MN 56623. NDC 70954-531-20
Estradiol Gel, 0.1%, 0.25 mg, 0.25 g per packet, 30 packets per carton, Rx only, Distributed by: ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baudette, MN 56623. NDC 70954-531-20
Defective Container; packets were found to be either empty or partially full.