FDA Drugs recall ·
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, 100 mL (when mixed)… recall
- Recall number
- D-0468-2025
- Date
- (initiated May 23, 2025)
- Company / brand
- Ascend Laboratories, LLC
339 Jefferson Rd Ste 101, Parsippany, NJ, United States - Category
- Drugs › Class II
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Units affected
- 48,936 - 100 mL bottles
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
Read the official FDA notice ↗
Product
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, 100 mL (when mixed), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India, Distributed by: Ascent Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-544-88
Why was it recalled?
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications An out-of-specification result was observed in the related substance test at the sixth month of stability analysis. The individual impurity was identified to be Cephalexin Glucose Adduct.
What should you do?
FDA enforcement reports do not list a consumer remedy. Check the product codes below against what you have; if it matches, stop using it and follow the instructions in the firm's or FDA's official notice, or contact the company. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider.
Product codes & lot numbers
Lot #: 23141828, 23141829, Exp Date: 5/31/2025; 23142342, Exp Date: 6/30/2025; 23142708, Exp Date: 7/31/2025; 23144035, Exp Date: 10/31/2025; 23144270, Exp Date: 11/302025; 24140026, Exp Date: 12/31/2025
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Source: FDA (drugs), recall D-0468-2025. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the FDA.