Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-0304-2020 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. |
| Report date | Nov 13, 2019 |
| Recall initiation date | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Quantity | 28,254 bottles |
| Location | Baltimore, MD, United States |
Official product description
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension USP, 250 mg/5mL, 200 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, United States, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Mumbai 400 098 INDIA, NDC 68180-0441-02
Why the product was recalled
Presence of Foreign substance: identified as a dead ant.
Distribution information
Product was distributed to major distributors/wholesalers throughout the United States.
How to read the classification
FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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