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FDA Drug recall D-131-2013

Propylthiouracil Tablets, USP, 50 mg, packaged in a) 100-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1480-01) and b) 1000-count tablets per bottle (…

On 2013-01-30 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Propylthiouracil Tablets, USP, 50 mg, packaged in a) 100-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1480-01) and b) 1000-count tablets per bottle (… by West Ward Pharmaceutical, citing presence of Foreign Substance: Uncharacteristic spots identified as steel corrosion, degraded tablet material and hydrocarbon oil with trace amounts of iron were found in tablets.

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AgencyFDA Drug
Recall numberD-131-2013
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2012-12-07
Published2013-01-30
Last updated2026-09-13 11:51 UTC
CompanyWest Ward Pharmaceutical
DistributionUS

Product

Propylthiouracil Tablets, USP, 50 mg, packaged in a) 100-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1480-01) and b) 1000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1480-10), Rx only, Manufactured by: West-ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. Eatontown, NJ 07724.

Reason

Presence of Foreign Substance: Uncharacteristic spots identified as steel corrosion, degraded tablet material and hydrocarbon oil with trace amounts of iron were found in tablets.

Identifiers

code_infoLot #: 68478A, 69059A, 69059B, Exp 01/16

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:51 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-131-2013%22

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