The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0468-2024·Announced 2024-05-01

Prescription Drug Recall: ABILIFY Tablets Due to Cross Contamination

ABILIFY (aripiprazole) 15 mg tablets from lot AMS00223A are being recalled due to cross contamination with other products. The recall affects packages 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 an FDA Class III recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. Per the severity rubric, FDA Class III recalls are typically rated 1 or 2. The cross-contamination is characterized as low-risk contamination without evidence of actual harm, supporting a Moderate (score 2) rating.

Plain-English summary

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is recalling ABILIFY (aripiprazole) 15 mg tablets in 30-count bottles due to cross contamination with other products. The affected lot is AMS00223A with an expiration date of July 31, 2025.

This recall applies to ABILIFY 15 mg tablets distributed nationwide in the United States. Patients who have received this medication from the affected lot should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance.

Further information about this recall and manufacturer contact details are available through the FDA's drug safety and availability website.

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 (2)

  • Lot # AMS00223A
  • Exp 07/31/2025

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.