Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported April 21, 2021
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC recalled Riomet (metformin hydrochloride oral solution) 500 mg/5 mL Cherry Flavor, 16 fl. oz., 473… - a moderate-severity action.
Riomet (metformin hydrochloride oral solution) 500 mg/5 mL Cherry Flavor, 16 fl. oz., 473… was recalled by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC in April 21, 2021. Reason: Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0334-2021 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product.
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0334-2021 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0334-2021) was formally reported on April 21, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 31, 2021. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Princeton, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 13,834 bottles.
The documented reason for this recall is: Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide within the United States. 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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 14,287 drugs & medications 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.
Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.
Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
13,834 bottles
Related Recalls
6
5 from same agency
Riomet (metformin hydrochloride oral solution) 500 mg/5 mL Cherry Flavor, 16 fl. oz., 473 mL bottles Rx Only, Manufactured by: Mikart, LLC, Atlanta, GA 30318, Distributed by: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc., Cranbury, NJ 08512, NDC 10631-206-02.
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-0334-2021 |
| Date reported | April 21, 2021 |
| Date initiated | March 31, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC |
| Firm location | Princeton, NJ |
| Affected scope | 13,834 bottles |
| Distribution | Nationwide within the United States |
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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