Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported October 17, 2018
Discoloration: Presence of dark discoloration or brown spots on the edges of the tablets.
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recalled Pantoprazole Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets, USP, 40 mg*, 90-count bottle, Rx only, Manuf… - a moderate-severity action.
Pantoprazole Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets, USP, 40 mg*, 90-count bottle, Rx only, Manuf… was recalled by Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in October 17, 2018. Reason: Discoloration: Presence of dark discoloration or brown spots on the edges of the tablets.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0011-2019 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Discoloration: Presence of dark discoloration or brown spots on the edges of the tablets..
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0011-2019 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0011-2019) was formally reported on October 17, 2018, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 2, 2018. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Salisbury, MD. Federal records list the affected scope as 158,466 bottles.
The documented reason for this recall is: Discoloration: Presence of dark discoloration or brown spots on the edges of the tablets. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Product was distributed Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 3,731 children & baby products recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
158,466 bottles
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Pantoprazole Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets, USP, 40 mg*, 90-count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Jubilant Generics Ltd., Roorkee - 247661, India; Marketed by: Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals Inc., Salisbury, MD 21801; NDC 59746-284-90.
Discoloration: Presence of dark discoloration or brown spots on the edges of the tablets.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-0011-2019 |
| Date reported | October 17, 2018 |
| Date initiated | October 2, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Jubilant Cadista Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
| Firm location | Salisbury, MD |
| Affected scope | 158,466 bottles |
| Distribution | Product was distributed Nationwide in the USA and Puerto Rico. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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