The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0576-2021·Announced 2021-06-02

Cardinal Health Recalls Penicillin V Potassium Due to Temperature Excursions

Cardinal Health Inc. is recalling 91 bottles of Penicillin V Potassium oral solution due to intermittent temperature excursions during storage.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the hazard involves a CGMP deviation (temperature excursion) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.

Plain-English summary

Cardinal Health Inc. is recalling 91 bottles of Penicillin V Potassium (Penicillin V Pot) for Oral Solution, USP 125mg/5mL. The product is manufactured for Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. and is identified by NDC 0093-4125-73.

The recall was initiated because of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations, specifically intermittent exposure to temperature excursions during storage. This condition may affect the stability or quality of the medication.

The affected product was distributed in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the recalled product and contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider for a replacement or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM (PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM)
Brand
PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM
Affected units
91

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)

  • 35446365A

UPCs (3)

  • 0300934125733
  • 0300931172013
  • 0300934127737

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 198 recalled by Cardinal Health Inc. under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 198 products in this recall →

Same brand · PENICILLIN V POTASSIUM