Physicians Total Care Recalls Lipitor Tablets Due to Chemical Contamination
Physicians Total Care is recalling specific lots of Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) 40 mg tablets due to chemical contamination identified as 2,4,6 tribromoanisole.
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 is a chemical contamination (2,4,6 tribromoanisole) without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
Physicians Total Care, Inc. is recalling 3 bottles of Lipitor (atorvastatin calcium) 40 mg tablets, NDC 54868-4229-0. The recall involves lots 6284, 60DI, and 61AA. The product was distributed in Alaska, North Carolina, and Georgia.
The recall was initiated due to complaints of an uncharacteristic odor, which was identified as 2,4,6 tribromoanisole. This is a chemical contamination issue.
Consumers who have these specific lots of Lipitor should stop using the product and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for a replacement or further instructions. The recalling firm is Physicians Total Care, Inc.
The recalled product
- Product
- Lipitor (Atorvastatin calcium); 40 mg, 30 TABLETS, Rx only, Repacked & distributed: Physicians Total Care, Inc., Tulsa OK 74146, NDC 54868-4229-0
- Manufacturer
- Physicians Total Care, Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Prescription Medication
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 3
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 (3)
- Lots 6284
- 60DI
- 61AA.
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