FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-179-2013

Product

Citalopram tablets USP, 20mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupalli, India 502 325, NDC 55111-343-30

Affected lot / code info
Lot #: C201922, Exp 1/14

Why it was recalled

Chemical Contamination: The product is being recalled due to complaints reporting a strong garlic odor or strong chemical smell.

Recalling firm

Firm
Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, Inc.
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
200 Somerset Corporate Blvd Fl 7th, N/A, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807-2862

Distribution

Quantity
86, 093 bottles
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-08-01
FDA classified
2013-02-28
Posted by FDA
2013-03-06
Terminated
2013-05-24
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-179-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.