Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 1000 mg, 500-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. 2400 Route 130 North Dayton, NJ 08810, Manufactured by: Aurobindo Pharma Limited Unit -VII (SEZ)) Mahabubnagar (Dt)_509302 India, NDC 65862-010-05.

Presence of Foreign Tablet: Metformin BP 1000mg was found in bottle of Metformin HCl 1000mg

Recall #: D-0427-2018
Affected scope: 7476 bottles
Initiated: February 2, 2018

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. recalled Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 1000 mg, 500-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured … - a low-severity action.

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 1000 mg, 500-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured … was recalled by Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. in February 28, 2018. Reason: Presence of Foreign Tablet: Metformin BP 1000mg was found in bottle of Metformin HCl 1000mg. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0427-2018 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Presence of Foreign Tablet: Metformin BP 1000mg was found in bottle of Metformin HCl 1000mg.

Low
severity level: Class III
classification: February 28, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0427-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 6 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 agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified low severity.

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Product description

Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP 1000 mg, 500-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Aurobindo Pharma USA, Inc. 2400 Route 130 North Dayton, NJ 08810, Manufactured by: Aurobindo Pharma Limited Unit -VII (SEZ)) Mahabubnagar (Dt)_509302 India, NDC 65862-010-05.

Reason for recall

Presence of Foreign Tablet: Metformin BP 1000mg was found in bottle of Metformin HCl 1000mg

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Low (Class III)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	D-0427-2018
Date reported	February 28, 2018
Date initiated	February 2, 2018
Recalling firm	Aurobindo Pharma Ltd.
Firm location	East Windsor, NJ
Affected scope	7476 bottles
Distribution	Nationwide within the US

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

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

Presence of Foreign Tablet: Metformin BP 1000mg was found in bottle of Metformin HCl 1000mg

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on February 28, 2018. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-0427-2018.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide within the US.

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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