The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-629-2014·Announced 2014-01-22

Aidapak Recalls Metoprolol Tablets Due to Potential Label Mixup

Aidapak Services is recalling Metoprolol Tartrate 25 mg tablets because they may be mislabeled as Ascorbic Acid or Amlodipine Besylate.

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, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences. The hazard is a labeling error (mixup) rather than a contamination or structural defect, and no injuries are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling Metoprolol Tartrate 25 mg tablets (NDC 57664050652) due to a labeling mixup. The FDA has identified that these prescription tablets may be potentially mislabeled as Ascorbic Acid 250 mg tablets or Amlodipine Besylate 5 mg tablets.

The affected Metoprolol Tartrate tablets were repacked and distributed in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington. The recall involves specific pedigree codes W003843 and W002841, with expiration dates of 6/27/2014 and 6/7/2014, respectively.

Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for these specific NDC and pedigree codes. If the medication is found to be mislabeled, it should not be used. Patients should contact their healthcare provider for guidance on alternative treatments or to obtain the correct medication.

The recalled product

Product
METOPROLOL TARTRATE Tablet, 25 mg, Rx only, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 57664050652
Affected units
300

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 (6)

  • METOPROLOL TARTRATE
  • Tablet
  • 25 mg has the following codes Pedigree: W003843
  • EXP: 6/27/2014
  • Pedigree: W002841
  • EXP: 6/7/2014.

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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