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FDA Drug recall · Reported August 16, 2017

Glipizide Extended-Release Tablets (anti-diabetic agent), 5 mg, packaged in 30-unit dose blister pack per carton, Rx only, Mfd for: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880, Mfd by: Patheon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cincinnati, OH 43215, NDC 0591-0844-15

Failed Moisture Limits: out of specification test results for water content obtained during stability testing.

Recall #
D-1058-2017
Affected scope
2,880 cartons (30 unit dose blister pack per carton)
Initiated
August 2, 2017
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Teva Pharmaceuticals USA recalled Glipizide Extended-Release Tablets (anti-diabetic agent), 5 mg, packaged in 30-unit dose … - a low-severity action.

Glipizide Extended-Release Tablets (anti-diabetic agent), 5 mg, packaged in 30-unit dose … was recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA in August 16, 2017. Reason: Failed Moisture Limits: out of specification test results for water content obtained during stability testing.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1058-2017 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed Moisture Limits: out of specification test results for water content obtained during stability testing..

Low
severity level
Class III
classification
August 16, 2017
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1058-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-1058-2017) was formally reported on August 16, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on August 2, 2017. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of North Wales, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 2,880 cartons (30 unit dose blister pack per carton).

The documented reason for this recall is: Failed Moisture Limits: out of specification test results for water content obtained during stability testing. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Product distributed to OH, IL, PA, MI, VA and CT. 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

Low

Affected scope

2,880 cartons (30 unit dose blister pack per carton)

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

Glipizide Extended-Release Tablets (anti-diabetic agent), 5 mg, packaged in 30-unit dose blister pack per carton, Rx only, Mfd for: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880, Mfd by: Patheon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cincinnati, OH 43215, NDC 0591-0844-15

Reason for recall

Failed Moisture Limits: out of specification test results for water content obtained during stability testing.

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-1058-2017
Date reported August 16, 2017
Date initiated August 2, 2017
Recalling firm Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Firm location North Wales, PA
Affected scope 2,880 cartons (30 unit dose blister pack per carton)
Distribution Product distributed to OH, IL, PA, MI, VA and CT

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?
Glipizide Extended-Release Tablets (anti-diabetic agent), 5 mg, packaged in 30-unit dose blister pack per carton, Rx only, Mfd for: Watson Laboratories, Inc., Corona, CA 92880, Mfd by: Patheon Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Cincinnati, OH 43215, NDC 0591-0844-15. Recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA. Units affected: 2,880 cartons (30 unit dose blister pack per carton).
Why was this product recalled?
Failed Moisture Limits: out of specification test results for water content obtained during stability testing.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on August 16, 2017. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-1058-2017.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Product distributed to OH, IL, PA, MI, VA and CT.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-1058-2017) 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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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 August 16, 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.