The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0469-2024·Announced 2024-05-01

Prescription drug Abilify 30mg tablets recalled for cross-product contamination

Abilify (aripiprazole) 30mg tablets are being recalled due to cross-contamination with other products. The affected lots were distributed nationwide in the United States.

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 classified this as a Class III recall, which represents the lowest risk category for drug recalls. No illnesses or injuries are reported in the source documentation. The hazard involves theoretical cross-contamination with unspecified products, consistent with a precautionary, low-risk recall.

Plain-English summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. is recalling Abilify (aripiprazole) 30mg tablets due to cross-contamination with other products. The recalled product consists of 30-count bottles with NDC 59148-011-13. Two specific lot numbers are affected: Lot # APS00423A (expiration date 07/31/2025) and Lot # APS00222A (expiration date 11/30/2024).

The FDA classified this as a Class III recall.

The affected product was distributed nationwide throughout the United States.

Consumers who have affected lots should consult their healthcare provider regarding their prescription.

The recalled product

Product
ABILIFY (ARIPIPRAZOLE)
Brand
ABILIFY
Manufacturer
Second Tokushima Factory, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
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 # APS00423A
  • Exp 07/31/2025
  • APS00222A
  • Exp 11/30/2024

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.