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The Harvard Drug Group: 28 FDA recall reports

Every drug recall the FDA has published for The Harvard Drug Group. The fault, and how the agency graded it.

28Reports
1Class I
0Ongoing
2023-07-05Most recent
1 Class I on this page

Class I means the FDA judged there was a reasonable probability of serious harm or death. Check the lot numbers against anything you hold.

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 II19
Class III8
Class I1

By year reported

YearReports
20161
20179
20209
20214
20222
20233
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.

Tramadol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 50 mg, Unit Dose 100-Count Tablets Rx only, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceu

D-0878-2023  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2023-07-05  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Packaging defect: blister packaging inadequately sealed.
Product
Tramadol Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 50 mg, Unit Dose 100-Count Tablets Rx only, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. Survey No. 259/15, Dadra-396 191, (U.T. of D & NH), India. Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc. Cranbury, NJ 08512, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals Livonia, MI 48152 USA, NDC 0904-7179-61
Where it went
Nationwide in the U.S.
How much
3876 cartons

Gabapentin Tablets, USP 600 mg, packaged in Cartons of 100 tablets (10 tablets per blister pack x 10), Rx Only

D-0570-2023  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2023-05-17  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Product mixup: one foreign tablet found in product.
Product
Gabapentin Tablets, USP 600 mg, packaged in Cartons of 100 tablets (10 tablets per blister pack x 10), Rx Only, Distributed by: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. East Windsor, NJ 08520 Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals 17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233 Livonia, MI 48152 USA, NDC 0904-6823-61
Where it went
USA Nationwide
How much
3984 cartons

Carbidopa and Levodopa Tablets, USP 25 mg/100 mg, 10x10 Unit Dose carton, Rx Only, Manufactured in Czech Repub

D-0432-2023  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2023-03-08  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Packaging defect: observed packaging defect, blister packaging inadequately sealed.
Product
Carbidopa and Levodopa Tablets, USP 25 mg/100 mg, 10x10 Unit Dose carton, Rx Only, Manufactured in Czech Republic by: Teva Czech Industries, s.r.o. Opava-Komarov, Czech Republic, Manufactured for: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054, Packaged and Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals Indianapolis, IN 46268 USA. NDC 0904-7257-61, UPC 3 09047 25761 4
Where it went
Distributed Nationwide in the USA
How much
17,586 cartons

hydrALAZINE HCl Tablets, USP, 10 mg, 100 Tablets per carton (10x10 blister packs), Rx only, Distributed by: MA

D-0653-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2022-03-23  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of specification result obtained during routine stability testing for Impurities.
Product
hydrALAZINE HCl Tablets, USP, 10 mg, 100 Tablets per carton (10x10 blister packs), Rx only, Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, Livonia, MI 48152 USA. NDC # 0904-6440-61
Where it went
Nationwide within USA
How much
5,953 cartons

PALIPERIDONE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS, 9 mg, 100 Tablets per carton (10 x 10 blister packs), Rx only, Manufact

D-0649-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2022-03-16  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Product
PALIPERIDONE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS, 9 mg, 100 Tablets per carton (10 x 10 blister packs), Rx only, Manufactured by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Survey No. 259/15, Dadra-396 191, India. Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, 17177 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152. NDC: 0904-6937-61
Where it went
Nationwide within the United States
How much
174 cartons

Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 60 mg, 500 Tablets per bottle, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 1717

D-0289-2022  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-12-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
Product
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride Tablets, 60 mg, 500 Tablets per bottle, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 NDC 0904-6979-40
Where it went
Nationwide USA
How much
2,239 bottles

Carbamazepine 200mg Tablets, USP, 200 mg, 100 Count Unit Dose Cartons, Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharm

D-0807-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-09-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Product
Carbamazepine 200mg Tablets, USP, 200 mg, 100 Count Unit Dose Cartons, Rx only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd., Bharuch-392130, India; Manufactured for: Torrent Pharma, Inc., Basking Ridge, NJ 07920; Distributed by: MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, 17177 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 USA. NDC 0904-6172-61
Where it went
NC
How much
4 Cartons of 100 count each

Entacapone Tablets, USP, 200 mg, Rx only, 30 Tablets per unit dose cartons, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceutic

D-0806-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-09-29  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Product
Entacapone Tablets, USP, 200 mg, Rx only, 30 Tablets per unit dose cartons, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152. NDC 0904-6822-04
Where it went
CO, FL, MO, OH
How much
1,632 cartons

NIFEdipine EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS, USP 30 mg Rx only packaged as a) 100 count unit dose carton, NDC 0904-708

D-0652-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2021-07-21  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failed Dissolution Specification: Out of specification for dissolution during routine stability testing.
Product
NIFEdipine EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS, USP 30 mg Rx only packaged as a) 100 count unit dose carton, NDC 0904-7080-61; b) 50 count unit dose carton, NDC 0904-7080-06: Distributed by: Ingenus Pharmaceuticals, LLC Orlando, FL 32839-6408 Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals 17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233 Livonia, MI 48152 USA
Where it went
Distributed in OH and NJ
How much
504 Cartons of 50 count each; 372 Cartons of 100 count each

Aripiprazole Tablets, USP, 15 mg, 30 tablets per unit dose carton, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Apotex, Inc, Toro

D-0114-2021  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-12-09  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failed Dissolution Specifications: Out of specification for dissolution.
Product
Aripiprazole Tablets, USP, 15 mg, 30 tablets per unit dose carton, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Apotex, Inc, Toronto, Ontario Canada M9L 1T9, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 USA, NDC 0904-6512-04
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
841 cartons

Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, 100 Tablets (10 x 10) unit dose cartons, Rx onl

D-1360-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-07-08  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
CGMP Deviation: Potential presence of Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) Impurity above the established levels.
Product
Metformin Hydrochloride Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg, 100 Tablets (10 x 10) unit dose cartons, Rx only, Manufactured by: Apotex, Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Manufactured for: Apotex Corp. Weston, FL, Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia, MI 48152 NDC 00904-5794-61
Where it went
Nationwide USA
How much
1,906 Cartons

Doxycycline Hyclate Tablets, USP, 100 mg, packaged in a) 3x10 unit dose cartons (NDC 0904-0430-04) and b) 5 x

D-1288-2020  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2020-06-10  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failed Dissolution Specification: The dissolution test at the 24 month time point (end of shelf life) yielded an out-of-specification result.
Product
Doxycycline Hyclate Tablets, USP, 100 mg, packaged in a) 3x10 unit dose cartons (NDC 0904-0430-04) and b) 5 x 10 unit dose carton (NDC 0904-0430-06), Mfd. by: West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724; Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152.
Where it went
Nationwide within the United States
How much
16,443 cartons

Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, 28 mg, 100 capsules per unit dose cartons, Rx only, Manufac

D-1262-2020  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2020-05-20  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failed dissolution specifications: Low stage 3 results obtained for dissolution during routine stability testing.
Product
Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-Release Capsules, 28 mg, 100 capsules per unit dose cartons, Rx only, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.)-454 775, India; Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 47152 USA. NDC: 0904-6735-61
Where it went
AL, FL, IA, NY, OH, TX
How much
678 cartons

Quetiapine Fumarate Extended-Release Tablets, 150 mg, 100 tablets per unit dose carton, Rx only, Manufactured

D-1000-2020  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2020-03-18  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Labeling; Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: Product was packaged with the package insert for Quetiapine Fumarate Tablets not Quetiapine Fumarate Extended-Release Tablets.
Product
Quetiapine Fumarate Extended-Release Tablets, 150 mg, 100 tablets per unit dose carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.) 454775 India; Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 USA. NDC: 0904-6802-61
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
1 carton

Quetiapine Fumarate Extended-Release Tablets, 300 mg, 100 tablets per unit dose carton, Rx only, Manufactured

D-1002-2020  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2020-03-18  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Labeling; Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: Product was packaged with the package insert for Quetiapine Fumarate Tablets not Quetiapine Fumarate Extended-Release Tablets.
Product
Quetiapine Fumarate Extended-Release Tablets, 300 mg, 100 tablets per unit dose carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.) 454775 India; Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 USA. NDC: 0904-6804-61
Where it went
Nationwide

Quetiapine Fumarate Extended-Release Tablets, 200 mg, 100 tablets per unit dose carton, Rx only, Manufactured

D-1001-2020  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2020-03-18  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Labeling; Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: Product was packaged with the package insert for Quetiapine Fumarate Tablets not Quetiapine Fumarate Extended-Release Tablets.
Product
Quetiapine Fumarate Extended-Release Tablets, 200 mg, 100 tablets per unit dose carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.) 454775 India; Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 USA. NDC: 0904-6803-61
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
115 cartons

Quetiapine Fumarate Extended-Release Tablets, 50 mg, 100 tablets per unit dose carton, Rx only, Manufactured b

D-0999-2020  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2020-03-18  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Labeling; Incorrect or Missing Package Insert: Product was packaged with the package insert for Quetiapine Fumarate Tablets not Quetiapine Fumarate Extended-Release Tablets.
Product
Quetiapine Fumarate Extended-Release Tablets, 50 mg, 100 tablets per unit dose carton, Rx only, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Pithampur (M.P.) 454775 India; Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 USA. NDC: 0904-6801-61
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
330 cartons

Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules, 28mg, packaged in 100-count Unit Dose Cartons , Rx only, Ma

D-0844-2020  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2020-02-26  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failed Dissolution Specifications: High out of specification result observed at stability studies.
Product
Memantine Hydrochloride Extended-release Capsules, 28mg, packaged in 100-count Unit Dose Cartons , Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland 21202 United States; Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 USA, NDC 0904-6735-61
Where it went
U.S.A. Nationwide
How much
246 Cartons

Alprazolam Tablets, USP, 0.25 mg, 100-count Unit Dose tablets per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Watson Pha

D-0013-2018  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-10-25  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-specification result for an unknown impurity.
Product
Alprazolam Tablets, USP, 0.25 mg, 100-count Unit Dose tablets per carton, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Watson Pharma Private Limited, Verna, Salcette Goa 403 722 INDIA; Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc., Parsippany, NJ 07054; Distributed by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152, NDC 0904-5858-61.
Where it went
Nationwide in the USA
How much
3,935 cartons

Rugby Diocto Syrup, Docusate Sodium 60 mg/15 mL, Stool Softener Laxative, One Pint (473 mL) plastic bottles, D

D-1120-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-30  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Microbial contamination of Non-sterile Products; presence of yeast and potential B. cepacia contamination
Product
Rugby Diocto Syrup, Docusate Sodium 60 mg/15 mL, Stool Softener Laxative, One Pint (473 mL) plastic bottles, Dist. by: Rugby Laboratories, 31778 Enterprise Drive, Livonia, MI 48150. NDC: 0536-1001-85
Where it went
Nationwide in the USA
How much
7,272 bottles

Rugby Diocto Liquid, Docusate Sodium 50 mg/ 5 mL, Stool Softener Laxative, One Pint (473 mL) plastic bottles,

D-1119-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-30  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Microbial contamination of Non-sterile Products; presence of yeast and potential B. cepacia contamination
Product
Rugby Diocto Liquid, Docusate Sodium 50 mg/ 5 mL, Stool Softener Laxative, One Pint (473 mL) plastic bottles, Dist. by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N. Laurel Park Dr., Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 --- NDC: 0536-0590-85
Where it went
Nationwide in the USA
How much
7,308 bottles

Rugby Aller-chlor (Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup, USP), 2 mg, 4 fl. oz. (120 mL) plastic bottles, Distributed

D-1122-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-30  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Microbial contamination of Non-sterile Products; presence of yeast and potential B. cepacia contamination
Product
Rugby Aller-chlor (Chlorpheniramine Maleate Syrup, USP), 2 mg, 4 fl. oz. (120 mL) plastic bottles, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 USA --- NDC: 0536-1025-47
Where it went
Nationwide in the USA
How much
4,715 bottles

Major Senna Syrup Natural Vegetable Laxative, Sennoside 8.8 mg, 8 fl. oz. (237 mL) plastic bottles, Dist. by:

D-1121-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-30  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Microbial contamination of Non-sterile Products; presence of yeast and potential B. cepacia contamination
Product
Major Senna Syrup Natural Vegetable Laxative, Sennoside 8.8 mg, 8 fl. oz. (237 mL) plastic bottles, Dist. by: Major Pharmaceuticals, 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 USA. NDC: 00904-6289-09
Where it went
Nationwide in the USA
How much
26,891 bottles

Rugby Senexon Liquid Natural Vegetable Stimulant,(Sennosides) 8.8 mg, 8 fl oz (237 mL) plastic bottles, Distr

D-1123-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-08-30  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Microbial contamination of Non-sterile Products; presence of yeast and potential B. cepacia contamination
Product
Rugby Senexon Liquid Natural Vegetable Stimulant,(Sennosides) 8.8 mg, 8 fl oz (237 mL) plastic bottles, Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N Laurel Park Drive, ?Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152 --- NDC 0536-1000-59
Where it went
Nationwide in the USA
How much
32,413 bottles

Aripiprazole Tablets, 2 mg, 30 count unit dose box, Rx only, Manufactured by Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Ca

D-0692-2017  ·  Class III  ·  reported 2017-05-10  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Superpotent Drug; out of specification results for assay (manufacturer)
Product
Aripiprazole Tablets, 2 mg, 30 count unit dose box, Rx only, Manufactured by Apotex Inc., Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Distributed by Major Pharmaceuticals, Livonia, MI NDC 0904-6509-04
Where it went
Nationwide and PR
How much
36,990 tablets

Fluconazole Tablets, USP, 200 mg, 100-count Unit Dose carton, Rx only, Manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratorie

D-0689-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-05-10  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Product
Fluconazole Tablets, USP, 200 mg, 100-count Unit Dose carton, Rx only, Manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupally - 500 090 INDIA, Distributed by MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, 31778 Enterprise Dr., Livonia, MI 48150 USA, NDC 0904-6501-61
Where it went
Nationwide within the US
How much
914 cartons

Fluconazole Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 100-count Unit Dose carton, Rx only, Manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratorie

D-0688-2017  ·  Class II  ·  reported 2017-05-10  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Failed Dissolution Specifications
Product
Fluconazole Tablets, USP, 100 mg, 100-count Unit Dose carton, Rx only, Manufactured by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Limited, Bachupally - 500 090 INDIA, Distributed by MAJOR PHARMACEUTICALS, 31778 Enterprise Dr., Livonia, MI 48150 USA, NDC 0904-6500-61
Where it went
Nationwide within the US
How much
2,341 cartons
Class I

Diocto Liquid (docusate sodium) 50 mg/5 mL Stool Softener Laxative, One Pint (473 mL) bottles, Dist by: Rugby

D-0022-2017  ·  Class I  ·  reported 2016-10-19  ·  Terminated

Why it was recalled
Microbial contamination of Non-Sterile Products; positive findings of Burkholderia cepacia
Product
Diocto Liquid (docusate sodium) 50 mg/5 mL Stool Softener Laxative, One Pint (473 mL) bottles, Dist by: Rugby Laboratories, Livonia, MI --- NDC 0536-0590-85
Where it went
Nationwide
How much
153,432 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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