Cephalexin for Oral Suspension recall: Impurity Out of Spec
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, 200 mL (when mixed), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India, Distributed by: Ascent Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-544-68
Why was Cephalexin for Oral Suspension 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 I do if I have this product?
The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA instructions.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
Lot #: 23142343, Exp Date: 6/30/2025; 23143526, Exp Date: 9/30/2025; 23144036, Exp Date: 10/31/2025; 23144269, Exp Date: 11/30/2025; Lot 24140027, Exp Date: 12/31/2025; 24144282, Exp Date: 10/31/2026
- Product
- Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, 200 mL (when mixed), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India, Distributed by: Ascent Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-544-68
- Recalling firm
- Ascend Laboratories, LLC
- Quantity
- 10,620 - 200 mL bottles
- Distribution
- Nationwide in the USA.
- Recall date
- June 18, 2025
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Agency
- FDA (drug)