Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP — Class III drug recall D-1626-2020
Terminated recall by Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC, reported 2020-10-07, distributed in AR, GA. Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Metformin 1000mg with different imprint was found in bottles.
| Recall number | D-1626-2020 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC, Earth City, MO, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2020-09-24 |
| Classified | 2020-09-30 |
| Reported by FDA | 2020-10-07 |
| Terminated | 2022-11-08 |
| Distributed | AR, GA |
| Quantity | 111,948 bottles |
| NDC | 68645-0545-59 |
| Lot numbers | 201626 |
| Expiration dates | 2022-08 |
Product
Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 1000 mg, 60-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, Packaged by: Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC, Earth City, MO 63045, Distributed by: Wal-Mart, Bentonville, AR 72716. NDC 68645-545-59
Reason for recall
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Metformin 1000mg with different imprint was found in bottles.
Machine access
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Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report via openFDA (CC0). Structured by Data Foundry (recall-structuring@2); last changed 2026-09-26. Not affiliated with or endorsed by FDA. Not medical or legal advice.