Amneal Pharmaceuticals recalls specific lots of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets due to a foreign micro-organism in packaging. No tablets were contaminated. Consumers should check lot numbers and contact the company for details.
Presence of a foreign substance.A specific lot of auxiliary polyester coil, used in product packaging was detected with presence of a micro-organism. No micro-organism was detected on any tablets.
Amneal Pharmaceuticals is recalling certain lots of sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets (800mg/160mg) because a micro-organism was found in the packaging material. This does not affect the tablets themselves, but the packaging issue could pose a risk if the tablets are exposed to moisture.
The packaging material for these tablets contained a micro-organism, which could potentially contaminate the tablets if exposed to moisture. However, no micro-organism was detected on the actual tablets themselves.
Prescription patients who have the specific lot numbers listed in the recall. Those with the tablets in the 100-count or 500-count bottles from Amneal Pharmaceuticals are most at risk.
Check the lot numbers on the packaging: Lot a) AM240173, AM240680, AM240921, AM241191 (expiring 01/31/2027 to 08/31/2027) or Lot b) AM240176, AM240177, AM240301, AM240300, AM240676, AM240677, AM240678, AM240679, AM240922, AM240923, AM240924, AM240925 (expiring 01/31/2027 to 08/31/2027).
Look for the specific lot numbers listed in the recall on the packaging of your sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim tablets.
No, the recall states that no micro-organism was detected on any tablets.
Check the lot numbers on your packaging and contact Amneal Pharmaceuticals for further instructions.
The packaging contained a micro-organism, but the tablets themselves were not contaminated. This is a low-risk issue that does not require immediate action.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Amneal to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0615-2025 — Amneal Amneal Hello, I own a Amneal that is covered by recall D-0615-2025 from Amneal. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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