# FDA recall D-1626-2020

> **Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC** · Class III · drug recall initiated 2020-09-24.

## 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

- **Recall number:** D-1626-2020
- **Recalling firm:** Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC
- **Classification:** Class III
- **Product type:** drug
- **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

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

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall D-1626-2020. Retrieved 2026-06-26 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/D-1626-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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