Physicians Total Care Recalls Plavix 75 mg Due to Moldy Odor
Physicians Total Care is recalling specific bottles of Plavix 75 mg tablets due to a chemical contamination causing an uncharacteristic moldy odor.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class III
Class III is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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 agency classified this as an FDA Class III recall, which is defined as unlikely to cause adverse health consequences. The hazard is a chemical contamination (TBA) causing an odor, with no reported injuries or illnesses in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Physicians Total Care, Inc. is recalling Plavix 75 mg, 30-count bottles (NDC 54868-4070-0) manufactured by Bristol-Myers Squibb. The recall is limited to Lot # 67JV with an expiration date of 08/13.
The recall was initiated due to chemical contamination involving the presence of 2,4,6-tribromoanisole (TBA), which results in an uncharacteristic moldy odor. The source text does not specify the number of affected units or the geographic distribution of the product.
Consumers with this specific lot of Plavix should stop using the product and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for instructions on obtaining a replacement or refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Plavix 75 mg, 30 count bottle, NDC (54868-4070-0), Rx only, Manufactured by Bristol-Meyers Squibb, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, Distributed by Physicians Total Care, Tulsa, OK 74146.
- Manufacturer
- Physicians Total Care, Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Prescription Medication
- Affected units
- 60
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)
- Lot # 67JV Exp 08/13
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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