Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg Recall: Contamination
Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg, 100-count bottle, Manufactured by: Unique Pharmaceuticals Labs, (A Div. of J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.), Mumbai 400 030, India. Distributed by: Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, NDC 16571-401-10.
What is the FDA recall status?
The FDA record lists this recall as ongoing. FDA enforcement data is not a live recall-lifecycle tracker. Follow the official instructions and check the agency notice or firm for current guidance.
Why was Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg recalled?
Cross Contamination with Other Products: Customer complaints for appearance of discolored tablets and red dots observed on Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg. Determined to be Ranitidine.
What should I do if I have this product?
Follow the firm and FDA instructions for the affected product. Contact the recalling firm for current guidance.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the product description and available lot, UPC or model codes below from the official FDA record to check whether it is covered by this recall. If an identifier is missing or unclear, check the complete official notice or contact the firm; an incomplete match here does not establish that your product is unaffected.
Full product description
Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg, 100-count bottle, Manufactured by: Unique Pharmaceuticals Labs, (A Div. of J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.), Mumbai 400 030, India. Distributed by: Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, NDC 16571-401-10.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
Lots: GY825029, GY825030, GY825031, GY825032, expires: 2028-OCT
- Agency record number
- D-0732-2026
- Product
- Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets USP 5 mg, 100-count bottle, Manufactured by: Unique Pharmaceuticals Labs, (A Div. of J.B. Chemicals & Pharmaceuticals, Ltd.), Mumbai 400 030, India. Distributed by: Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc., East Brunswick, NJ 08816, NDC 16571-401-10.
- Recalling firm
- JB Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Quantity
- 34,020 100-count bottles.
- Distribution
- Nationwide in the USA
- Recall started
- June 24, 2026
- Report date
- July 29, 2026
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Ongoing
- Agency
- FDA (drug)