FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0400-2026

Product

Icosapent Ethyl Capsules, 1 gram, 120 Capsules per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Softgel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., India; Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534. NDC: 70710-1592-7

Brand name
Icosapent Ethyl
Generic name
Icosapent Ethyl
Active ingredient
Icosapent Ethyl
Route
Oral
NDCs
70710-1592, 70710-1738
FDA application
ANDA217656
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: S2520249, S2520250, S2520267, Exp. Date 2027/Jan; S2520303, S2520305, S2520332, Exp. Date 2027/Feb; S2540208, S2540209, Exp. Date 2027/Apr

Why it was recalled

Failed Tablet/Capsule specifications: Red dots inside capsule and melted capsule caused by oxidized Icosapent ethyl, the active ingredient.

Recalling firm

Firm
Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Manufacturer
Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
73 Route 31 N, N/A, Pennington, New Jersey 08534-3601

Distribution

Quantity
60,541 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2026-03-09
FDA classified
2026-03-20
Posted by FDA
2026-03-18
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0400-2026. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.