Amoxicillin Capsules USP 500 mg, Manufactured in Austria by Sandoz GmbH for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, Rx only. Manufactured in 500 ct (NDC 0781-2613-05) and 30 ct (NDC 0781-2613-31) bottles.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    CK2003, CK2004 exp. 04/15, CR4110, CR4111, CS2983, CS2986, CS2988, CS2989, CS2990, CS2991, CS2992, CS2993, CS2994 exp. 07/15, CK3616, CK3617 exp. 04/15
  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:
Sandoz Incorporated
Reason for Recall:
Presence of Foreign Substance, Sandoz is recalling certain lots of Amoxicillin Capsules, USP 500 mg due to potential contamination with fragments of stainless steel wire mesh.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Amoxicillin Capsules USP 500 mg, Manufactured in Austria by Sandoz GmbH for Sandoz Inc., Princeton, NJ 08540, Rx only. Manufactured in 500 ct (NDC 0781-2613-05) and 30 ct (NDC 0781-2613-31) bottles.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

CK2003, CK2004 exp. 04/15, CR4110, CR4111, CS2983, CS2986, CS2988, CS2989, CS2990, CS2991, CS2992, CS2993, CS2994 exp. 07/15, CK3616, CK3617 exp. 04/15

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-268-2013

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