Valsartan

Valsartan recalls: 29 FDA reports

Recalls involving Valsartan. What was wrong with each batch, and how the FDA graded the risk.

29Reports
0Class I
17Ongoing
2021-06-02Most recent

What the classes mean

The FDA sorts every recall into one of three classes. The class is the whole story. It is also the part people skip.

ClassWhat the FDA is saying
Class IThere is a reasonable probability that using this will cause serious harm or death.
Class IIIt may cause temporary or reversible harm. Serious harm is unlikely.
Class IIIIt breaks a rule but is unlikely to hurt anyone. Often a labelling fault.

Class II is the bulk of every list here. That matters. A long list of Class II says something different from one Class I.

By class

ClassReports
Class II24
Class III5

By year reported

YearReports
201823
20195
20211
Checking whether it affects you

The lot or code number is what matters. Not the product name. A recall covers specific lots. Yours may not be one of them.

Check the code on your package against the report. The FDA keeps the current list at fda.gov/safety/recalls.

The reports

The text below is quoted from the FDA record word for word.

Valsartan Tablets USP 40 mg 30 Scored Tablets Rx Only NDC 59746-360-30 Manufactured by: Jubilant Generics Ltd.

D-0461-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-06-02  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.
Product
Valsartan Tablets USP 40 mg 30 Scored Tablets Rx Only NDC 59746-360-30 Manufactured by: Jubilant Generics Ltd. Roorkee-247661, India
Where it went
FL, GA, SC
How much
20 bottles

Valsartan Tablets USP 40 mg, 30 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, N

D-1037-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2019-03-27  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
GCMP Deviations: FDA analysis confirmed presence of trace amounts of an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in the API used to manufacture the product.
Product
Valsartan Tablets USP 40 mg, 30 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, NJ --- NDC 65862-570-30
Where it went
Product was distributed to major distribution chains throughout the United States.
How much
N/A

Valsartan Tablets USP 160 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, N

D-1039-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2019-03-27  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
GCMP Deviations: FDA analysis confirmed presence of trace amounts of an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in the API used to manufacture the product.
Product
Valsartan Tablets USP 160 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, NJ --- NDC 65862-572-90
Where it went
Product was distributed to major distribution chains throughout the United States.
How much
N/A

Valsartan Tablets USP 320 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton,

D-1035-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2019-03-27  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
GCMP Deviations: FDA analysis confirmed presence of trace amounts of an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in the API used to manufacture the product.
Product
Valsartan Tablets USP 320 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, NJ --- NDC 65862-573-90
Where it went
Product was distributed to major distribution chains throughout the United States.
How much
N/A

Valsartan Tablets USP 80 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, NJ

D-1038-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2019-03-27  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
GCMP Deviations: FDA analysis confirmed presence of trace amounts of an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in the API used to manufacture the product.
Product
Valsartan Tablets USP 80 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, NJ --- NDC 65862-571-90
Where it went
Product was distributed to major distribution chains throughout the United States.
How much
N/A

Valsartan tablets USP 320 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton,

D-0370-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2019-01-23  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDEA) contained in the API used to manufacture the product above the interim acceptable daily intake level of 0.083 parts per million.
Product
Valsartan tablets USP 320 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc., Dayton, NJ 08810. NDC 65862-573-90.
Where it went
Product was distributed to 25 distributors and Retail Chains who may have further distributed the product throughout the United States.
How much
20,604 bottles

Valsartan Tablets, USP 320 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceutica

D-0327-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
GCMP Deviations: FDA analysis confirmed presence of trace amounts of an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in the API used to manufacture the product.
Product
Valsartan Tablets, USP 320 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A. NDC 0378-5815-77.
Where it went
Product was distributed throughout the United States to several major distributors, including Puerto Rico.
How much
129,754 HDPE bottles

Valsartan Tablets, USP 80 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceutical

D-0325-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
GCMP Deviations: FDA analysis confirmed presence of trace amounts of an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in the API used to manufacture the product.
Product
Valsartan Tablets, USP 80 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A., NDC 0378-5813-77.
Where it went
Product was distributed throughout the United States to several major distributors, including Puerto Rico.
How much
119,761 HDPE bottles

Valsartan Tablets, USP, 320 mg, 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceutica

D-0316-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) contained in the API used to manufacture the product.
Product
Valsartan Tablets, USP, 320 mg, 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505, U.S.A., NDC 0378-5815-77.
Where it went
Product was distributed throughout the United States.
How much
25,147 bottles

Valsartan Tablets, USP 160 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceutica

D-0326-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
GCMP Deviations: FDA analysis confirmed presence of trace amounts of an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in the API used to manufacture the product.
Product
Valsartan Tablets, USP 160 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A., NDC 0378-5814-77.
Where it went
Product was distributed throughout the United States to several major distributors, including Puerto Rico.
How much
232,180 HDPE bottles

Valsartan Tablets, USP, 40 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceutical

D-0315-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) contained in the API used to manufacture the product.
Product
Valsartan Tablets, USP, 40 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505, U.S.A., NDC 0378-5807-93.
Where it went
Product was distributed throughout the United States.
How much
63,213 bottles

Valsartan Tablets, USP, 160 mg, 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceutica

D-0314-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) contained in the API used to manufacture the product.
Product
Valsartan Tablets, USP, 160 mg, 90-count bottle, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505, U.S.A., NDC 0378-5814-77.
Where it went
Product was distributed throughout the United States.
How much
12,840 bottles

Valsartan Tablets, USP 40 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceutical

D-0324-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
GCMP Deviations: FDA analysis confirmed presence of trace amounts of an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) found in the API used to manufacture the product.
Product
Valsartan Tablets, USP 40 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A. NDC 0378-5807-93.
Where it went
Product was distributed throughout the United States to several major distributors, including Puerto Rico.
How much
160,300 HDPE bottles

Valsartan Tablets, USP, 80 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceutica

D-0313-2019  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-12-19  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: FDA lab confirmed presence an impurity, N-nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA) contained in the API used to manufacture the product.
Product
Valsartan Tablets, USP, 80 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Made in India, Manufactured for: Mylan Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505, U.S.A., NDC 0378-5813-77.
Where it went
Product was distributed throughout the United States.
How much
24,709 bottles

Valsartan Tablets USP, 320 mg, 90-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Generics Ltd Roorkee 024766

D-1106-2018  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2018-08-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Incorrect/Undeclared Excipient: There is a potential an incorrect grade of excipient was used during manufacturing.
Product
Valsartan Tablets USP, 320 mg, 90-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Generics Ltd Roorkee 0247661 India, Marketed by: Jubilant Cardista Pharmaceuticals Inc. Salisbury, MD 21801, USA, NDC 59746-363-90
Where it went
Product was distributed throughout the United States to wholesalers and retailers.
How much
7,048 bottles

Valsartan Tablets USP, 40 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Generics Ltd Roorkee 0247661

D-1103-2018  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2018-08-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Incorrect/Undeclared Excipient: There is a potential an incorrect grade of excipient was used during manufacturing.
Product
Valsartan Tablets USP, 40 mg, 30-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Generics Ltd Roorkee 0247661 India, Marketed by: Jubilant Cardista Pharmaceuticals Inc. Salisbury, MD 21801, USA, NDC 59746-360-30
Where it went
Product was distributed throughout the United States to wholesalers and retailers.
How much
10,577 bottles

Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Valsartan Tablets, USP, 320 mg, 90 tablets, Rx Only Manufactured for: Camber Ph

D-1116-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-08-29  ·  Completed

Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.
Product
Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Valsartan Tablets, USP, 320 mg, 90 tablets, Rx Only Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Piscataway NJ 08854 By: Hetero Hetero Labs Limited Unit V, Pollepally Jadcherla Mahaboob Nagar - 509-301 India. NDC 31722-748-90 UPC 331722748902
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
441,408 bottles

Valsartan Tablets USP, 80 mg, 90-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Generics Ltd Roorkee 0247661

D-1104-2018  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2018-08-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Incorrect/Undeclared Excipient: There is a potential an incorrect grade of excipient was used during manufacturing.
Product
Valsartan Tablets USP, 80 mg, 90-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Generics Ltd Roorkee 0247661 India, Marketed by: Jubilant Cardista Pharmaceuticals Inc. Salisbury, MD 21801, USA, NDC 59746-361-90
Where it went
Product was distributed throughout the United States to wholesalers and retailers.
How much
9,552 bottles

Valsartan Tablets USP, 160 mg, 90-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Generics Ltd Roorkee 024766

D-1105-2018  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2018-08-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Incorrect/Undeclared Excipient: There is a potential an incorrect grade of excipient was used during manufacturing.
Product
Valsartan Tablets USP, 160 mg, 90-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Generics Ltd Roorkee 0247661 India, Marketed by: Jubilant Cardista Pharmaceuticals Inc. Salisbury, MD 21801, USA, NDC 59746-362-90
Where it went
Product was distributed throughout the United States to wholesalers and retailers.
How much
18,947 bottles

Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Valsartan Tablets, USP, 40 mg, 30 Tablets Rx Only Manufactured for: Camber Phar

D-1113-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-08-29  ·  Completed

Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.
Product
Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Valsartan Tablets, USP, 40 mg, 30 Tablets Rx Only Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Piscataway NJ 08854 By: Hetero Hetero Labs Limited Unit V, Polepally Jadcherla Mahaboob Nagar - 509-301, India. NDC 31722-745-30 UPC 331722745307
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
316,380 bottles

Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Valsartan Tablets, USP, 160 mg, 90 tablets Rx Only Manufactured for: Camber Pha

D-1115-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-08-29  ·  Completed

Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.
Product
Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Valsartan Tablets, USP, 160 mg, 90 tablets Rx Only Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Piscataway NJ 08854 By: Hetero Hetero Labs Limited, Unit V, Pollepally Jadcherla Mahabubnagar - 509-301, India. NDC 31722-747-90 UPC 331722747905
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
441,408 bottles

Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Valsartan Tablets, USP, 80 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx Only Manufactured for: Camb

D-1114-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-08-29  ·  Completed

Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.
Product
Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Valsartan Tablets, USP, 80 mg, 90 count bottles, Rx Only Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Piscataway NJ 08854 By: Hetero Hetero Labs Limited Unit V. Polepally Jadcherla Mahaboob Nagar - 509-301 India. NDC 31722-746-90 UPC 331722746908
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
394,896 bottles

Valsartan 320 mg tablets, 90-count bottles ( NDC 71335-0567-2), Rx Only, Packaged by Bryant Ranch, Burbank, CA

D-1029-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-08-08  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.
Product
Valsartan 320 mg tablets, 90-count bottles ( NDC 71335-0567-2), Rx Only, Packaged by Bryant Ranch, Burbank, CA 91504.
Where it went
Product was distributed in HI, IN, and FL.
How much
90 tablets

Solco Healthcare US Valsartan, USP, 320 MG Tablets, 90-count bottle,Rx Only Manufactured by: Zhejiang Huahai P

D-0971-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-08-01  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.
Product
Solco Healthcare US Valsartan, USP, 320 MG Tablets, 90-count bottle,Rx Only Manufactured by: Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Xynqiao, Linhai, Zhejiang 317024, China Distributed by: Solco Healthcare US, LLC Cranbury, NJ 08512 USA NDC 43547-370-09
Where it went
United States
How much
N/A

Solco Healthcare US Valsartan, USP, 80 MG Tablets, 90-count bottle, Rx Only Manufactured by: Zhejiang Huahai P

D-0969-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-08-01  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.
Product
Solco Healthcare US Valsartan, USP, 80 MG Tablets, 90-count bottle, Rx Only Manufactured by: Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Xynqiao, Linhai, Zhejiang 317024, China Distributed by: Solco Healthcare US, LLC Cranbury, NJ 08512 USA NDC 43547-368-09
Where it went
United States
How much
N/A

Solco Healthcare US Valsartan, USP, 160 MG Tablets, 90-count bottles, Rx Only Manufactured by: Zhejiang Huahai

D-0970-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-08-01  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.
Product
Solco Healthcare US Valsartan, USP, 160 MG Tablets, 90-count bottles, Rx Only Manufactured by: Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Xynqiao, Linhai, Zhejiang 317024, China Distributed by: Solco Healthcare US, LLC Cranbury, NJ 08512 USA NDC 43547-369-09
Where it went
United States
How much
N/A

Solco Healthcare US Valsartan, USP, 40 MG Tablets, 30- count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Zhejiang Huahai

D-0968-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-08-01  ·  Ongoing

Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.
Product
Solco Healthcare US Valsartan, USP, 40 MG Tablets, 30- count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Xynqiao, Linhai, Zhejiang 317024, China Distributed by: Solco Healthcare US, LLC Cranbury, NJ 08512 USA NDC 43547-367-03
Where it went
United States
How much
N/A

Valsartan Tablets USP, 320 mg, 90 tablet, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Generics Ltd. Roorkee - 247661, I

D-0876-2018  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2018-06-13  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Incorrect/Undeclared excipient: Product batches were released into commercial distribution with a larger size grade of excipient (Crospovidone).
Product
Valsartan Tablets USP, 320 mg, 90 tablet, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Generics Ltd. Roorkee - 247661, India, Marketed by: Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Salisbury, MD 21801, NDC 59746-363-90
Where it went
IN, MI, MS, NC, NJ, NY and OH
How much
2,328 bottles (Lot VR417065A) and 2,352 bottles (Lot VR417066A)

Valsartan Tablets, USP, 160 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co.

D-0209-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2018-01-17  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failed Tablet/Capsule Specifications: confirmed customer complaint of thicker and heavier tablets in bottle.
Product
Valsartan Tablets, USP, 160 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Zhejiang Huahai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, Xunqiao, Linhai, Zhejiang 317024, China; Distributed by: Solco Healthcare US, LLC, Cranbury, NJ 08512, USA; NDC 43547-369-09.
Where it went
Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico
How much
21,987 bottles
Read these counts with three things in mind

A firm with more recalls usually makes more products. A contract packer runs hundreds of lines. It will out-recall a company with one product whatever either does. This is not a safety ranking.

Most recalls here are voluntary. A firm found its own fault and pulled the stock. That is the system working. It lands in this database looking the same as a recall the FDA had to push for.

Terminated means the FDA considers the recall finished. It is not a verdict. It does not mean anyone was harmed.

Source: openFDA enforcement reports, retrieved 2026-08-05. FDA dataset last updated 2026-07-29.

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