🔍 RecallPedia

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended - Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, a) 100 (NDC 62037-571-01) and b) 1,000 (NDC 62037-571-10) count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Watson Pharma Private Limited, Verna, Salcette Goa, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: June 2, 2020 Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Prescription Drugs

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    a) 1329548A, exp. date 06/2020 1338302M, exp. date 10/2020 1348968M, exp. date 10/2020 1348969M, exp. date 10/2020 1348970M, exp. date 11/2020 1376339M,, exp. date 09/2021 b) 1323460M, exp. date 06/2020 1330919M, exp. date 6/2020 1338300A, exp. date 10/2020 1341135M, exp. date 12/2020 1391828M, exp. date 11/2021
  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:
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Reason for Recall:
CGMP Deviations: FDA analysis detected N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) impurity above the acceptable intake level
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended - Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, a) 100 (NDC 62037-571-01) and b) 1,000 (NDC 62037-571-10) count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Watson Pharma Private Limited, Verna, Salcette Goa, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

a) 1329548A, exp. date 06/2020 1338302M, exp. date 10/2020 1348968M, exp. date 10/2020 1348969M, exp. date 10/2020 1348970M, exp. date 11/2020 1376339M,, exp. date 09/2021 b) 1323460M, exp. date 06/2020 1330919M, exp. date 6/2020 1338300A, exp. date 10/2020 1341135M, exp. date 12/2020 1391828M, exp. date 11/2021

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-1331-2020

Related Recalls

Octreotide Acetate for Injectable Suspension, for gluteal intramuscular use, 30 mg, In Single-Dose kits containing: 8-mL vial of 30 mg strength, a pre-filled syringe containing 2 mL of diluent, one vial adapter, and one sterile 1¿ 19-gauge safety injection needle, Rx only, Manufactured in Greece BY: Pharmathen International S.A, Rodopi, 69300 Greece, Manufactured For: TEVA Pharmaceuticals, Parsippany, NJ 07054. NDC Kit Carton: 0480-9262-08; Vial Label: 0480-9260-01; Tray Label: 0480-9262-08; Diluent Label: 0480-9263-21.

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

Class I - Dangerous

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Quality system deficiencies identified during a routine U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspection at the contract manufacturer.

Apr 24, 2026 Prescription Drugs Nationwide View Details →