The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0466-2024·Announced 2024-05-01

Prescription medication Abilify recalled for cross contamination with other products

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical is recalling certain lots of Abilify (aripiprazole) 5 mg tablets distributed nationwide due to cross contamination with other products. This is classified as a Class III recall.

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 an FDA Class III recall with no reported illnesses, injuries, or deaths. Per the severity rubric, Class III recalls are typically scored 1 or 2. Cross-contamination without documented harm meets the criteria for a Moderate (score 2) classification.

Plain-English summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. is recalling certain lots of Abilify (aripiprazole) 5 mg tablets. The affected products are packaged in 30-count bottles or 7-count blister packs and were distributed nationwide. The recall affects two specific lot numbers: AKS00623A (expiring 01/31/2026) and AKS00322A (expiring 02/28/2025), representing approximately 108,192 units.

The manufacturer initiated this recall due to cross contamination with other products that occurred during manufacturing. This is classified as a Class III recall by the FDA.

If you have a prescription for Abilify from the affected lots, contact your pharmacist or healthcare provider for guidance.

The recalled product

Product
ABILIFY (ARIPIPRAZOLE)
Brand
ABILIFY
Manufacturer
Second Tokushima Factory, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Category
Drug
Hazard
  • cross-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 (4)

  • Lot # AKS00623A
  • Exp 01/31/2026
  • AKS00322A
  • Exp 02/28/2025

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.