FDA recall record

Penicillin V Potassium Tablets, USP 500 mg (800,000 units) 1000 count bottles recall — FDA D-0652-2017

Presence of Foreign Tablet/Capsule; Amoxicillin 500 mg was found in bottles of Penicillin V potassium 500 mg

Class IIIclassification
D-0652-2017official record ID
Apr 19, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-0652-2017
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmCitron Pharma LLC
Report dateApr 19, 2017
Recall initiation dateFeb 24, 2017
Quantity420 bottles
LocationEast Brunswick, NJ, United States

Official product description

Penicillin V Potassium Tablets, USP 500 mg (800,000 units) 1000 count bottles, Rx Only, Distributed by: Citron Pharma LLC, East Brunswick, NJ --- NDC 57237-041-99

Why the product was recalled

Presence of Foreign Tablet/Capsule; Amoxicillin 500 mg was found in bottles of Penicillin V potassium 500 mg

Distribution information

Nationwide

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: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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