The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0205-2024·Announced 2024-01-03

Sertraline Hydrochloride Tablets Recalled Due to Manufacturing Process Defect

Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC is recalling 161,664 bottles of Sertraline Hydrochloride 100 mg tablets distributed in California and Arkansas due to inadequate line clearance during manufacturing that may result in product comingling.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall for a manufacturing defect affecting pharmaceutical packaging. The source documents inadequate line clearance that may result in product comingling but does not report illnesses or injuries. Per the rubric, risk-of-harm products without reported injury are classified as High (Score 3).

Plain-English summary

Sertraline Hydrochloride 100 mg tablets are being recalled by Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC due to manufacturing process deviations. The recall was initiated because of inadequate line clearance during the packaging process, which may result in potential comingling of products.

Approximately 161,664 bottles of Sertraline Hydrochloride 100 mg with Lot #222033 (expiration date 08/31/2024) were distributed to California and Arkansas. The product was distributed by Wal-Mart.

Consumers who possess this medication should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance on their specific bottle. Do not discontinue use without medical advice.

The recalled product

Product
SERTRALINE HYDROCHLORIDE (SERTRALINE HYDROCHLORIDE)
Brand
SERTRALINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer
Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC
Category
Drug
Hazard
  • manufacturing-defect
  • product-contamination

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot #: 222033
  • exp. date 08/31/2024

UPCs (3)

  • 0368645522548
  • 0368645521541
  • 0368645523545

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • AR
  • CA