The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0080-2024·Announced 2023-11-08

Opium Tincture recalled for subpotent morphine content nationwide

Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals recalled opium tincture nationwide because the morphine concentration fell below labeled potency. The voluntary recall affected 4,548 bottles.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class III classification with no reported illnesses or injuries. Subpotency is a quality defect in a controlled substance without reported adverse events. Voluntary, firm-initiated recall justifies a Moderate score per rubric guidance that Class III recalls are typically 1 or 2.

Plain-English summary

Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals has recalled Opium Tincture, USP (Deodorized), 10 mg/mL morphine in 118 mL bottles due to subpotency. The affected lot numbers are 23ZCP1 (expiring 02/22/2026) and 23ZDR1 (expiring 03/09/2026), with 4,548 bottles distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated on October 20, 2023, after testing revealed that the morphine concentration in the product was below the labeled strength. This was a voluntary, firm-initiated recall, classified by the FDA as Class III.

Patients and healthcare providers who have received affected bottles should not use them and should contact Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals or their pharmacist for replacement product. The recall was terminated on August 16, 2024.

The recalled product

Product
OPIUM TINCTURE DEODORIZED (MORPHINE)
Brand
OPIUM TINCTURE DEODORIZED
Manufacturer
Edenbridge Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Hazard
  • subpotent-drug

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 (4)

  • Lot#: 23ZCP1
  • Exp. Date 02/22/2026
  • Lot #:23ZDR1
  • Exp. Date 03/09/2026

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.