D-1626-2020 Class III Terminated

Recalled by Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC — Earth City, MO

FDA drug recall D-1626-2020 was initiated by Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC on Sep 24, 2020 and is designated Class III. Reason for recall: Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Metformin 1000mg with different imprint was found in bottles. The recall status is terminated (terminated Nov 8, 2022). Affected quantity: 111,948 bottles.

Recall Details

Product Type
Drugs
Report Date
Oct 7, 2020
Initiation Date
Sep 24, 2020
Termination Date
Nov 8, 2022
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product Quantity
111,948 bottles

Product Description

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 for Recall

Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Metformin 1000mg with different imprint was found in bottles.

Distribution Pattern

Walmart distribution centers in GA and AR

Code Information

Lot #: 201626, Exp. Date 08/2022

Source

Dataset
openFDA drug recall enforcement reports
FDA record
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Enforcement Report
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openFDA file date
Nov 3, 2026
Loaded by RegDataLab
Nov 4, 2026

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