Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Tablets, USP 320 mg/25 mg tablets, USP, 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Arrow Pharma (Malta) Ltd. India, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054. NDC 0591-2318-19.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot Numbers: 1191188M, 1191189M, 1191190M, 1199220M, 1217576M, 1217577M, 1217578M, 1220832M, 1220833M, 1247283M, 1247284M, 1247285M, 1247286M, 1247287A, 1280632M, 1280633M
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. 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:
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Reason for Recall:
CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Tablets, USP 320 mg/25 mg tablets, USP, 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Arrow Pharma (Malta) Ltd. India, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054. NDC 0591-2318-19.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot Numbers: 1191188M, 1191189M, 1191190M, 1199220M, 1217576M, 1217577M, 1217578M, 1220832M, 1220833M, 1247283M, 1247284M, 1247285M, 1247286M, 1247287A, 1280632M, 1280633M

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0985-2018

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