Erythromycin Tablets recall (Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc)
DrugClass IIOngoing
Summary: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc is recalling Erythromycin Tablets, USP, 250 mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534; a) 30 count bottles (NDC 70710-1047-3); b) 100 count bottles (NDC 70710-1047-1).. Reason: CGMP Deviations; presence of N-Nitroso-Desmethyl-Erythromycin above the recommended acceptable intake limit.
What is being recalled
Erythromycin Tablets, USP, 250 mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534; a) 30 count bottles (NDC 70710-1047-3); b) 100 count bottles (NDC 70710-1047-1).
Why
CGMP Deviations; presence of N-Nitroso-Desmethyl-Erythromycin above the recommended acceptable intake limit
How serious is it
Class II is the middle level: using or being exposed to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, and the chance of serious harm is remote.
Where it was sold
Nationwide within the U.S
How to tell if yours is affected
Lots: a) M411146, Expires: 08/2026; M502098, M502097, Expires: 01/2027; b) M411145, Expires: 08/2026.
What to do
Check the product name, lot number and expiration date on your package against the codes above. If they match, do not stop taking a prescription medicine without talking to your doctor or pharmacist first; ask them about a replacement. Return or dispose of the product as your pharmacy advises.
Recall facts
| Recall number | D-0544-2026 |
| Category | Drug |
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) |
| Severity | Class II |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall started | April 29, 2026 |
| Reported | May 27, 2026 |
| Company | Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc |
| Company location | Pennington, NJ, United States |
| Initiated by | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
| Quantity | 23,880 bottles |
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