FDA Drug recall · Reported July 31, 2013
West-ward Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets, a) 1000-count bottle (NDC 0143-1140-10),Rx only, Manufactured by West-ward Pharmacuetical Corp., Eatontown, N.J., 07724
Cross contamination with other products: Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets contained a trace amount of Methocarbamol.
West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp. recalled West-ward Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets, a) 1000-count bottle (NDC 0143… - a moderate-severity action.
West-ward Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets, a) 1000-count bottle (NDC 0143… was recalled by West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp. in July 31, 2013. Reason: Cross contamination with other products: Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets contained a trace a…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-825-2013 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp. issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-Cross contamination with other products: Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets contained a trace a….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- July 31, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-825-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 1 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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Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
West-ward Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets, a) 1000-count bottle (NDC 0143-1140-10),Rx only, Manufactured by West-ward Pharmacuetical Corp., Eatontown, N.J., 07724
Reason for recall
Cross contamination with other products: Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets contained a trace amount of Methocarbamol.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-825-2013 |
| Date reported | July 31, 2013 |
| Date initiated | May 16, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp. |
| Firm location | Eatontown, NJ |
| Affected scope | 7,324 bottles |
| Distribution | Nationwide |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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