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FDA Drug recall · Reported May 17, 2023

Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP, 750 mg/5 mL, Packaged in 210 mL bottle, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854, Manufactured by: Hetero Labs Limited, Jeedimetla, Hyderabad - 500 055, India, NDC# 31722-629-21.

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product: Objectionable organism, identified as Bacillus cereus, found in product during testing of repackaged product.

Recall #
D-0567-2023
Affected scope
1568 bottles
Initiated
March 13, 2023
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Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc. recalled Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP, 750 mg/5 mL, Packaged in 210 mL bottle, Manufactured for:… - a critical-severity action.

Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP, 750 mg/5 mL, Packaged in 210 mL bottle, Manufactured for:… was recalled by Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc. in May 17, 2023. Reason: Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product: Objectionable organism, identified as Bacillus cereus, found …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0567-2023 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc. issued this critical-severity FDA Drug recall-Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product: Objectionable organism, identified as Bacillus cereus, found ….

Critical
severity level
Class I
classification
May 17, 2023
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0567-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-0567-2023) was formally reported on May 17, 2023, with the manufacturer initiating the action on March 13, 2023. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), with a current status of Ongoing. Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Piscataway, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 1568 bottles.

The documented reason for this recall is: Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product: Objectionable organism, identified as Bacillus cereus, found in product during testing of repackaged product. 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 - 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

Critical

Affected scope

1568 bottles

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP, 750 mg/5 mL, Packaged in 210 mL bottle, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854, Manufactured by: Hetero Labs Limited, Jeedimetla, Hyderabad - 500 055, India, NDC# 31722-629-21.

Reason for recall

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product: Objectionable organism, identified as Bacillus cereus, found in product during testing of repackaged product.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Critical (Class I)
Status Ongoing
Recall number D-0567-2023
Date reported May 17, 2023
Date initiated March 13, 2023
Recalling firm Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Firm location Piscataway, NJ
Affected scope 1568 bottles
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

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  • This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP, 750 mg/5 mL, Packaged in 210 mL bottle, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Piscataway, NJ 08854, Manufactured by: Hetero Labs Limited, Jeedimetla, Hyderabad - 500 055, India, NDC# 31722-629-21.. Recalled by Camber Pharmaceuticals Inc.. Units affected: 1568 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product: Objectionable organism, identified as Bacillus cereus, found in product during testing of repackaged product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on May 17, 2023. Severity: Critical. Recall number: D-0567-2023.
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-0567-2023) 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 May 17, 2023. 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.