The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-825-2013·Announced 2013-07-31

West-Ward Recalls Belladonna Alkaloids Tablets Due to Cross-Contamination

West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp. is recalling Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets because they contain a trace amount of Methocarbamol.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class II. According to the rubric, an FDA Class II recall corresponds to a severity score of 4 (Severe), as it involves a situation that could cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Plain-English summary

West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp. is recalling 7,324 bottles of West-ward Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets. The affected product is a 1000-count bottle (NDC 0143-1140-10) that is prescription-only. The specific lot number is 67331A, and the expiration date is 10/14.

The recall was initiated due to cross-contamination with other products. The Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets were found to contain a trace amount of Methocarbamol. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II.

The affected units were distributed nationwide. Consumers and healthcare providers should check their inventory for this specific lot and stop using the product if it matches the description. They should contact their pharmacist or the recalling firm for further instructions on disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
West-ward Belladonna Alkaloids with Phenobarbital Tablets, a) 1000-count bottle (NDC 0143-1140-10),Rx only, Manufactured by West-ward Pharmacuetical Corp., Eatontown, N.J., 07724
Affected units
7,324

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 (2)

  • Lot# 67331A
  • Exp 10/14

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by West-Ward Pharmaceutical Corp. 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.

See all 2 products in this recall →