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, Bentonvil

FDA recall notice · announced October 7, 2020 · Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging

Class III FDA/FSIS Class III: use is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

The 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

Reason for recall

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

Notes

Distribution: Walmart distribution centers in GA and AR
Lot/code information: Lot #: 201626, Exp. Date 08/2022
Quantity: 111,948 bottles
Status: Terminated
Products in this recall event:
- 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, Ea (D-1626-2020)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.