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FDA Drug recall D-1428-2012

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 1000 mg, Rx only, 1000 count tablets per Bottle, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare LTD. Ahmedabad, I…

On 2012-08-08 the FDA classified a Class II recall of Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 1000 mg, Rx only, 1000 count tablets per Bottle, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare LTD. Ahmedabad, I… by Zydus Pharmaceuticals Usa, citing presence of Foreign Substance(s): A product complaint was received from a pharmacist who discovered that several tablets displayed brown specks. The same complainant also reported….

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AgencyFDA Drug
Recall numberD-1428-2012
ClassificationClass II
Statusterminated
Initiated2012-03-14
Published2012-08-08
Last updated2026-09-13 11:51 UTC
CompanyZydus Pharmaceuticals Usa
DistributionUS

Product

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 1000 mg, Rx only, 1000 count tablets per Bottle, Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare LTD. Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-030-10.

Reason

Presence of Foreign Substance(s): A product complaint was received from a pharmacist who discovered that several tablets displayed brown specks. The same complainant also reported that metal shaving like material was observed on the surface of one tablet.

Identifiers

code_infoLot #: ML9605 Exp. 10/2013

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-1428-2012%22

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