CEPHALEXIN MONOHYDRATE CAPSULES,USP, 500 mg, 20-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Caraco Pharmaceuticals, Detroit, MI 48202 by Sun Pharmaceuticals, Fort Worth, TX 76155 and repackaged by Physicians Total Care, Inc., Tulsa, OK 74146-6233
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Lot Code: 79MI (Exp. Date 01/31/2015), 79SF (Exp. Date 01/31/2015), 7AH5 (Exp. Date 06/30/2015)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Physicians Total Care, Inc.
- Reason for Recall:
- CGMP deviations: Products were manufactured with active pharmaceutical ingredients that were not manufactured with good manufacturing practices.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
CEPHALEXIN MONOHYDRATE CAPSULES,USP, 500 mg, 20-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Caraco Pharmaceuticals, Detroit, MI 48202 by Sun Pharmaceuticals, Fort Worth, TX 76155 and repackaged by Physicians Total Care, Inc., Tulsa, OK 74146-6233
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Lot Code: 79MI (Exp. Date 01/31/2015), 79SF (Exp. Date 01/31/2015), 7AH5 (Exp. Date 06/30/2015)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: D-0237-2015
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