US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Feb 14, 2014 (13 years ago)

Fluoxetine Capsules, USP, 20 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Wal-Mart…

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

Why it was recalled

Chemical Contamination: The recalling firm received notice that their supplier is recalling capsules due to complaints of capsules having an unusual odor.

What was recalled

Fluoxetine Capsules, USP, 20 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Distributed by: Wal-Mart, Bentonville, AR 72716; Manufactured by: TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, Sellersville, PA 18960; Packaged by: Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC, Earth City, MO 63045, NDC 68645-130-54, UPC 3 68645 13054 5.

Recalling firm
Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging
NDC code
68645-130-54
Origin
MO, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-1279-2014

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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