FDA Drug recall D-1626-2020
Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 1000 mg, 60-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., East Brunswick, N…
- FDA Drug
- Class III
- terminated
- Published 2020-10-07
On 2020-10-07 the FDA classified a Class III recall of Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 1000 mg, 60-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., East Brunswick, N… by Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging, citing presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Metformin 1000mg with different imprint was found in bottles.
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| Agency | FDA Drug |
|---|---|
| Recall number | D-1626-2020 |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2020-09-24 |
| Published | 2020-10-07 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:52 UTC |
| Company | Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging |
| Distribution | AR, GA |
Product
Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 1000 mg, 60-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, Packaged by: Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC, Earth City, MO 63045, Distributed by: Wal-Mart, Bentonville, AR 72716. NDC 68645-545-59
Reason
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Metformin 1000mg with different imprint was found in bottles.
Identifiers
| code_info | Lot #: 201626, Exp. Date 08/2022 |
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Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:52 UTC. Current status: terminated.
Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1626-2020%22
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