West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. recalls Propylthiouracil Tablets, USP, 50 mg, packaged in a) 100-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1480-01) and b) 1000-count t
Recalled January 30, 2013 · FDA recall D-131-2013 · West-ward Pharmaceutical
Hazard
Presence of Foreign Substance: Uncharacteristic spots identified as steel corrosion, degraded tablet material and hydrocarbon oil with trace amounts of iron were found in tablets. · FDA Class II
Units
43,075 bottles
Sold at
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Description
Presence of Foreign Substance: Uncharacteristic spots identified as steel corrosion, degraded tablet material and hydrocarbon oil with trace amounts of iron were found in tablets.
Product
Propylthiouracil Tablets, USP, 50 mg, packaged in a) 100-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1480-01) and b) 1000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1480-10), Rx only, Manufactured by: West-ward Pharmaceuticals Corp. Eatontown, NJ 07724.
Manufacturer(s)
West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →