FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-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

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 201626, Exp. Date 08/2022

Why it was recalled

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

Recalling firm

Firm
Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC
Notification channel
E-Mail
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
13333 Lakefront Dr, N/A, Earth City, Missouri 63045-1514

Distribution

Quantity
111,948 bottles
Distribution pattern
Walmart distribution centers in GA and AR

Timeline

Recall initiated
2020-09-24
FDA classified
2020-09-30
Posted by FDA
2020-10-07
Terminated
2022-11-08
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-1626-2020. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.