Why it was recalled
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Metformin 1000mg with different imprint was found in bottles.
Product description
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
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot #: 201626, Exp. Date 08/2022
Where it was sold
Walmart distribution centers in GA and AR
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
- Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
- If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
- Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-1626-2020
- Classification
- Class III
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Sep 24, 2020
- FDA report date
- Oct 7, 2020
- Quantity
- 111,948 bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-1626-2020, exactly as published.
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- City
- Earth City
- State
- MO
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 86471
- Address
- 13333 Lakefront Dr
- Code information
- Lot #: 201626, Exp. Date 08/2022
- Postal code
- 63045-1514
- Report date
- Oct 7, 2020
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-1626-2020
- Classification
- Class III
- Recalling firm
- Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC
- Product quantity
- 111,948 bottles
- Termination date
- Nov 8, 2022
- Reason for recall
- Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Metformin 1000mg with different imprint was found in bottles.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- 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
- Distribution pattern
- Walmart distribution centers in GA and AR
- Recall initiation date
- Sep 24, 2020
- Initial firm notification
- Center classification date
- Sep 30, 2020