US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Initiated Apr 12, 2021 (5 years ago)

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, Generic for Keflex, USP, Powder for Oral Suspension, 250…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/degradation specifications: Repackager recall due to Out of Specification detected by manufacturer for Individual Unidentified Impurity found during related substance test analysis of Cephalexin

What was recalled

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, Generic for Keflex, USP, Powder for Oral Suspension, 250 mg/5mL, Pkg Size 100, Rx only, Repackaged by Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Mfg: Ascend Laboratories, LLC, NDC #: 68788-7529-1,

Recalling firm
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Origin
CA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0342-2021

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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