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FDA Drug recall · Reported January 30, 2013

Lisinopril Tablets, USP 40 mg, packaged in a) 100-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1270-01); b) 1000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1270-10); Rx only, Manufactured by: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724; and c) 1000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 24658-245-10); Rx only, Manufactured for: Blu Pharmaceuticals, Franklin, KY 42134; Manufactured By: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, N.J. 07724.

Presence of Foreign Substance: Uncharacteristic black spots identified as a food grade lubricant with trace amounts of foreign particulates and stainless steel inclusions have bee…

Recall #
D-130-2013
Affected scope
32,550 bottles
Initiated
December 7, 2012
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West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. recalled Lisinopril Tablets, USP 40 mg, packaged in a) 100-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1270… - a moderate-severity action.

Lisinopril Tablets, USP 40 mg, packaged in a) 100-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1270… was recalled by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. in January 30, 2013. Reason: Presence of Foreign Substance: Uncharacteristic black spots identified as a food grade lubricant with trace a…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-130-2013 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Presence of Foreign Substance: Uncharacteristic black spots identified as a food grade lubricant with trace a….

Moderate
severity level
Class II
classification
January 30, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-130-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-130-2013) was formally reported on January 30, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on December 7, 2012. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp. is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Eatontown, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as 32,550 bottles.

The documented reason for this recall is: Presence of Foreign Substance: Uncharacteristic black spots identified as a food grade lubricant with trace amounts of foreign particulates and stainless steel inclusions have been found in the tablets. 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

Moderate

Affected scope

32,550 bottles

Related Recalls

6

0 from same agency

Product description

Lisinopril Tablets, USP 40 mg, packaged in a) 100-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1270-01); b) 1000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1270-10); Rx only, Manufactured by: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724; and c) 1000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 24658-245-10); Rx only, Manufactured for: Blu Pharmaceuticals, Franklin, KY 42134; Manufactured By: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, N.J. 07724.

Reason for recall

Presence of Foreign Substance: Uncharacteristic black spots identified as a food grade lubricant with trace amounts of foreign particulates and stainless steel inclusions have been found in the tablets.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-130-2013
Date reported January 30, 2013
Date initiated December 7, 2012
Recalling firm West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.
Firm location Eatontown, NJ
Affected scope 32,550 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?
Lisinopril Tablets, USP 40 mg, packaged in a) 100-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1270-01); b) 1000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 0143-1270-10); Rx only, Manufactured by: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, NJ 07724; and c) 1000-count tablets per bottle (NDC 24658-245-10); Rx only, Manufactured for: Blu Pharmaceuticals, Franklin, KY 42134; Manufactured By: West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp., Eatontown, N.J. 07724.. Recalled by West-ward Pharmaceutical Corp.. Units affected: 32,550 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
Presence of Foreign Substance: Uncharacteristic black spots identified as a food grade lubricant with trace amounts of foreign particulates and stainless steel inclusions have been found in the tablets.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on January 30, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-130-2013.
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-130-2013) 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 30, 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.