The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0444-2024·Announced 2024-04-24

Atovaquone Oral Suspension Recalled Due to Potential Bacillus Contamination

AvKARE recalls Atovaquone Oral Suspension due to potential Bacillus cereus contamination of a non-sterile product. The recalled lot (AW0221A, Exp. 08/30/2025) was distributed nationwide; 153 cartons affected.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class I classification establishes this as Severe (4) per the rubric. No deaths or serious injuries are reported, so the score does not reach Critical (5).

Plain-English summary

AvKARE, Inc. is recalling Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP, 750 mg per 5 mL sachets (NDC 50268-086-12) due to potential Bacillus cereus contamination of the non-sterile product.

The recalled lot is AW0221A with an expiration date of 08/30/2025. A total of 153 cartons were distributed throughout the United States.

Bacillus cereus is a pathogenic microorganism capable of causing infection.

The recalled product

Product
Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP, 750 mg per 5 mL sachets, 20 Units x 5 mL cartons, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 50268-086-12.
Manufacturer
AvKARE
Hazard
  • bacillus-cereus

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 (1)

  • Lot: AW0221A Exp. 08/30/2025

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.