Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, 100 mL (when mixed), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India, Distributed by: Ascent Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-544-88

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: 23141828, 23141829, Exp Date: 5/31/2025; 23142342, Exp Date: 6/30/2025; 23142708, Exp Date: 7/31/2025; 23144035, Exp Date: 10/31/2025; 23144270, Exp Date: 11/302025; 24140026, Exp Date: 12/31/2025
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Ascend Laboratories, LLC
Reason for Recall:
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications An out-of-specification result was observed in the related substance test at the sixth month of stability analysis. The individual impurity was identified to be Cephalexin Glucose Adduct.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, 100 mL (when mixed), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India, Distributed by: Ascent Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-544-88

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: 23141828, 23141829, Exp Date: 5/31/2025; 23142342, Exp Date: 6/30/2025; 23142708, Exp Date: 7/31/2025; 23144035, Exp Date: 10/31/2025; 23144270, Exp Date: 11/302025; 24140026, Exp Date: 12/31/2025

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0468-2025

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