The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-793-2014·Announced 2014-01-29

Aidapak Recalls Exemestane Tablets Due to Potential Labeling Error

Aidapak Services is recalling Exemestane 25 mg tablets because they may be mislabeled as Omega-3 Fatty Acid 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 and involves a labeling error (label mixup) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling Exemestane, Tablet, 25 mg (NDC 00054008013) due to a potential labeling error. The recall is limited to repacked drugs with pedigree W003471 and an expiration date of 6/20/2014. The affected units were distributed in Arizona, California, Oregon, and Washington.

The recall was initiated because the Exemestane tablets may be potentially mislabeled as Omega-3 Fatty Acid, Capsule, 1000 mg (NDC 00904404360). This label mixup could result in patients receiving the wrong medication.

Consumers who have this specific product should contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The recalled product

Product
EXEMESTANE, Tablet, 25 mg, Rx only, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 00054008013.
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 (4)

  • EXEMESTANE
  • Tablet
  • 25 mg has the following codes: Pedigree: W003471
  • EXP: 6/20/2014.

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 265 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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