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FDA Drug recall · Reported January 23, 2013

Divalproex Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg Valproic Acid Activity, 100-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55447, NDC 0245-0182-11.

Labeling: Label Error On Declared Strength; Some bottles of product were missing the color-coded strength on the primary display panel of the label.

Recall #
D-127-2013
Affected scope
11,316 bottles
Initiated
December 10, 2012
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Upsher Smith Laboratories, Inc. recalled Divalproex Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg Valproic Acid Activity, 100-count … - a low-severity action.

Divalproex Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg Valproic Acid Activity, 100-count … was recalled by Upsher Smith Laboratories, Inc. in January 23, 2013. Reason: Labeling: Label Error On Declared Strength; Some bottles of product were missing the color-coded strength on …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-127-2013 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Upsher Smith Laboratories, Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Labeling: Label Error On Declared Strength; Some bottles of product were missing the color-coded strength on ….

Low
severity level
Class III
classification
January 23, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-127-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-127-2013) was formally reported on January 23, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 10, 2012. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Upsher Smith Laboratories, Inc. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Maple Grove, MN. Federal records list the affected scope as 11,316 bottles.

The documented reason for this recall is: Labeling: Label Error On Declared Strength; Some bottles of product were missing the color-coded strength on the primary display panel of the label. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide 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 - 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

11,316 bottles

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

Divalproex Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg Valproic Acid Activity, 100-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55447, NDC 0245-0182-11.

Reason for recall

Labeling: Label Error On Declared Strength; Some bottles of product were missing the color-coded strength on the primary display panel of the label.

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-127-2013
Date reported January 23, 2013
Date initiated December 10, 2012
Recalling firm Upsher Smith Laboratories, Inc.
Firm location Maple Grove, MN
Affected scope 11,316 bottles
Distribution Nationwide 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?
Divalproex Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets, USP, 500 mg Valproic Acid Activity, 100-count tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc., Minneapolis, MN 55447, NDC 0245-0182-11.. Recalled by Upsher Smith Laboratories, Inc.. Units affected: 11,316 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
Labeling: Label Error On Declared Strength; Some bottles of product were missing the color-coded strength on the primary display panel of the label.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on January 23, 2013. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-127-2013.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide and Puerto Rico.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-127-2013) 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 January 23, 2013. 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.