FDA recall D-1626-2020

Product

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 1000 mg, 60-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, Packaged by: Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC, Earth City, MO 63045, Distributed by: Wal-Mart, Bentonville, AR 72716. NDC 68645-545-59

Reason for recall

Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Metformin 1000mg with different imprint was found in bottles.

Distribution

Walmart distribution centers in GA and AR

Key facts

Status

Terminated

Initiation date

2020-09-24

Report date

2020-10-07

Termination date

2022-11-08

Voluntary/Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Location

Earth City, MO, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-1626-2020