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FDA Drug recall · Reported December 7, 2016

Salsalate Tablets, USP, 500 mg, packaged in a) 500 count bottles (NDC 42937-703-18); b) 100 count bottles (NDC 42937-703-10); and c) 1000 count bottles (NDC 42937-703-20); Rx only, Manufactured for: Nationwide Laboratories LLC, Iselin, New Jersey 08830.

CGMP Deviations: manufactured under practices which may result in assay or content uniformity failures.

Recall #
D-0165-2017
Affected scope
2,882,661 tablets
Initiated
October 28, 2016
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Nationwide Laboratories, LLC recalled Salsalate Tablets, USP, 500 mg, packaged in a) 500 count bottles (NDC 42937-703-18); b) 1… - a moderate-severity action.

Salsalate Tablets, USP, 500 mg, packaged in a) 500 count bottles (NDC 42937-703-18); b) 1… was recalled by Nationwide Laboratories, LLC in December 7, 2016. Reason: CGMP Deviations: manufactured under practices which may result in assay or content uniformity failures.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0165-2017 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Nationwide Laboratories, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-CGMP Deviations: manufactured under practices which may result in assay or content uniformity failures..

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
December 7, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0165-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-0165-2017) was formally reported on December 7, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on October 28, 2016. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Nationwide Laboratories, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Iselin, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 2,882,661 tablets.

The documented reason for this recall is: CGMP Deviations: manufactured under practices which may result in assay or content uniformity failures. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide in 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, 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

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

2,882,661 tablets

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

Salsalate Tablets, USP, 500 mg, packaged in a) 500 count bottles (NDC 42937-703-18); b) 100 count bottles (NDC 42937-703-10); and c) 1000 count bottles (NDC 42937-703-20); Rx only, Manufactured for: Nationwide Laboratories LLC, Iselin, New Jersey 08830.

Reason for recall

CGMP Deviations: manufactured under practices which may result in assay or content uniformity failures.

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-0165-2017
Date reported December 7, 2016
Date initiated October 28, 2016
Recalling firm Nationwide Laboratories, LLC
Firm location Iselin, NJ
Affected scope 2,882,661 tablets
Distribution Nationwide in USA and Puerto Rico

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Salsalate Tablets, USP, 500 mg, packaged in a) 500 count bottles (NDC 42937-703-18); b) 100 count bottles (NDC 42937-703-10); and c) 1000 count bottles (NDC 42937-703-20); Rx only, Manufactured for: Nationwide Laboratories LLC, Iselin, New Jersey 08830.. Recalled by Nationwide Laboratories, LLC. Units affected: 2,882,661 tablets.
Why was this product recalled?
CGMP Deviations: manufactured under practices which may result in assay or content uniformity failures.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on December 7, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0165-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide in USA and Puerto Rico.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-0165-2017) 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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