The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0344-2025·Announced 2025-04-16

Clindamycin Hydrochloride Capsules Recalled for Manufacturing Practice Deviations

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. USA is recalling Clindamycin Hydrochloride Capsules, USP 300mg due to CGMP deviations. The product has been distributed nationwide.

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: This is a Class II recall with no reported illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations. The hazard is a manufacturing process deviation rather than a specifically identified safety risk, making this a low-risk, voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. USA is recalling Clindamycin Hydrochloride Capsules, USP, 300mg in 100-count bottles. The recall was initiated on March 13, 2025 and remains ongoing.

The reason for the recall is CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) deviations identified during the manufacturing process. The firm initiated the recall voluntarily.

The affected lot numbers are 17241278, 17241297, 17241304, 17241315, and 17241327, all with expiration dates of July 2026. The product was distributed nationwide in the United States.

Consumers with bottles from these lot numbers should contact their pharmacy or healthcare provider for guidance.

The recalled product

Product
CLINDAMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE (CLINDAMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE)
Brand
CLINDAMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE
Manufacturer
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA
Category
Drug
Hazard
  • cgmp-deviation

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 (6)

  • Lot # 17241278
  • exp. date Jul-26 17241297
  • exp. date Jul-26 17241304
  • exp. date Jul-26 17241315
  • exp. date Jul-26 17241327
  • exp. date Jul-26

UPCs (3)

  • 0368462142011
  • 0368462143018
  • 0368462144015

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.