Montelukast Sodium Tablets, 10 mg (base), packaged in a) 30-count tablets per bottle (NDC 68462-392-30) and b) 90-count tablets per bottle (NDC 68462-392-90), Rx only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Generics Ltd., Colvale-Bardez, Goa 403513, India; Manufactured for: Glenmark Generics Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ 07430.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    02122956, 02123226, 02123269, 02123480, 02123481, 02122933, 02122955, 02123062, 02123075, 02123085, 02123114, 02123115, 02123124, 02123125, 02123189, 02123199, 02123205, 02123219, 02123253, 02123270, 02123289, 02123295, 02123320, 02123333, 02123343, 02123349, 02123411, 02123421, 02123431, Exp 09/14 and 10/14
  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:
Glenmark Generics Inc., USA
Reason for Recall:
Chemical Contamination: The recall has been initiated based on multiple complaints received from pharmacists and consumers reporting that they detected an off-odor, described as moldy, musty or fishy in nature which has been identified as trace levels of Tribromoanisole (TBA) and Trichloroanisole (TCA).
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Montelukast Sodium Tablets, 10 mg (base), packaged in a) 30-count tablets per bottle (NDC 68462-392-30) and b) 90-count tablets per bottle (NDC 68462-392-90), Rx only, Manufactured by: Glenmark Generics Ltd., Colvale-Bardez, Goa 403513, India; Manufactured for: Glenmark Generics Inc., USA, Mahwah, NJ 07430.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

02122956, 02123226, 02123269, 02123480, 02123481, 02122933, 02122955, 02123062, 02123075, 02123085, 02123114, 02123115, 02123124, 02123125, 02123189, 02123199, 02123205, 02123219, 02123253, 02123270, 02123289, 02123295, 02123320, 02123333, 02123343, 02123349, 02123411, 02123421, 02123431, Exp 09/14 and 10/14

Official Source

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View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-182-2013

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