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FDA Drug recall · Reported October 25, 2017

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.

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-specification result for an unknown impurity.

Recall #
D-0013-2018
Affected scope
3,935 cartons
Initiated
September 26, 2017
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The Harvard Drug Group recalled Alprazolam Tablets, USP, 0.25 mg, 100-count Unit Dose tablets per carton, Rx Only, Manufa… - a moderate-severity action.

Alprazolam Tablets, USP, 0.25 mg, 100-count Unit Dose tablets per carton, Rx Only, Manufa… was recalled by The Harvard Drug Group in October 25, 2017. Reason: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-specification result for an unknown impurity.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0013-2018 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

The Harvard Drug Group issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-specification result for an unknown impurity..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
October 25, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0013-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-0013-2018) was formally reported on October 25, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 26, 2017. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. The Harvard Drug Group is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Livonia, MI. Federal records list the affected scope as 3,935 cartons.

The documented reason for this recall is: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-specification result for an unknown impurity. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide in the USA. 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, 5 from FDA Drug - 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.

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Where this recall sits in the database

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

3,935 cartons

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-specification result for an unknown impurity.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-0013-2018
Date reported October 25, 2017
Date initiated September 26, 2017
Recalling firm The Harvard Drug Group
Firm location Livonia, MI
Affected scope 3,935 cartons
Distribution Nationwide in the USA

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by The Harvard Drug Group. Units affected: 3,935 cartons.
Why was this product recalled?
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-specification result for an unknown impurity.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on October 25, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0013-2018.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide in the USA.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-0013-2018) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported October 25, 2017. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.