Severity
Moderate
FDA Drug recall · Reported January 30, 2013
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…
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….
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.
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.
Where this recall sits in its category - 25,126 food recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
32,550 bottles
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
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 been found in the tablets.
| 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.
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