Macleods Pharma Usa Inc recalls Candesartan Cilexetil Tablets, USP, 4 mg, 30-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Macleods Pharma USA, Inc.,
Macleods Pharma recalls 4mg Candesartan tablets due to failed impurities. Affected lots from ECD5908C to ECD5912A, expiring 07/2021 and 09/2021. Stop using if you have these specific lots.
Recall notice
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications
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What happened, in plain English
Macleods Pharma is recalling 4mg Candesartan Cilexetil tablets that may have failed impurities. This could pose a health risk to people taking the medication. Affected products were manufactured for specific lots with expiration dates through September 2021. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36256-macleods-candesartan-tablets-recall-failed-impurities-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36256-macleods-candesartan-tablets-recall-failed-impurities-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0329-2021
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“Macleods Candesartan Tablets Recall: Failed Impurities Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36256-macleods-candesartan-tablets-recall-failed-impurities-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0329-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0329-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The tablets may contain impurities that failed quality specifications. This could lead to health risks for people using the medication as prescribed. The exact nature of the impurities is not specified in the recall.
Who’s affected
People who have prescription Candesartan Cilexetil tablets from Macleods Pharma with the specific lots mentioned. Those taking blood pressure medication are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your prescription bottle for the lot numbers ECD5908C through ECD5912A. Products with expiration dates of July 2021 or September 2021 are affected.
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What to do — step by step
Check Your Product
Look for lot numbers ECD5908C through ECD5912A on the bottle label.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using these tablets?
The recall does not specify a stop-use instruction. Check your lot number to see if it's affected.
What should I do if I have the affected lot?
The recall does not provide a remedy for affected products. Contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Are there any specific expiration dates for these tablets?
Yes, affected products expire by July 2021 or September 2021.
Contact Macleods
We’ve drafted a message you can send Macleods to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0329-2021 — Macleods Macleods Hello, I own a Macleods that is covered by recall D-0329-2021 from Macleods. 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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0329-2021 (March 22, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0329-2021 to see it in context.
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