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 (…
- FDA Drug
- Class II
- terminated
- Published 2013-01-30
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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| Agency | FDA Drug |
|---|---|
| Recall number | D-131-2013 |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2012-12-07 |
| Published | 2013-01-30 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:51 UTC |
| Company | West Ward Pharmaceutical |
| Distribution | US |
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_info | Lot #: 68478A, 69059A, 69059B, Exp 01/16 |
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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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