The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-533-2014·Announced 2014-01-22

Aidapak Recalls Acarbose Tablets Due to Potential Label Mixup

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling Acarbose 25 mg tablets because they may be mislabeled as Lactobacillus GG capsules.

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, which typically involves a situation where use of the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The hazard is a labeling error (mislabeling) rather than a contamination or structural defect, fitting the 'Moderate' criteria for minor labeling errors or low-risk issues.

Plain-English summary

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling Acarbose, Tablet 25 mg, NDC 23155014701, due to a labeling error. The recall is classified as Class II by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The specific issue is a label mixup where Acarbose tablets may be potentially mislabeled as Lactobacillus GG, Capsule, NDC 49100036374. The affected Acarbose tablets have the pedigree AD32757_1 and an expiration date of 5/13/2014. The repacked drugs were distributed in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington.

Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for Acarbose 25 mg tablets with the specified pedigree and expiration date. If found, these products should be returned to the distributor or disposed of according to local regulations. Patients should consult their healthcare provider for alternative treatment options if they have been prescribed this specific lot.

The recalled product

Product
ACARBOSE, Tablet 25 mg, Rx only, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 23155014701
Affected units
100

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)

  • ACARBOSE Tablet
  • 25 mg has the following code Pedigree: AD32757_1
  • EXP: 5/13/2014.

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 273 recalled by Aidapak Services, LLC 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.

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