Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC recalls Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP, 1000 mg, 60-count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured for: Heritage Pharmaceuticals
Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC recalls Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP 1000mg 60-count bottles due to foreign tablets found in some bottles. This is a prescription-only medication.
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Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: Metformin 1000mg with different imprint was found in bottles.
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What happened, in plain English
Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC is recalling Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP 1000mg 60-count bottles because foreign tablets were found in some bottles. This could lead to taking the wrong medication if someone accidentally uses the foreign tablets. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36766-metformin-1000mg-tablets-recall-foreign-tablets-found-in-bottles.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36766-metformin-1000mg-tablets-recall-foreign-tablets-found-in-bottles · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1626-2020
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“Metformin 1000mg Tablets Recall: Foreign Tablets Found in Bottles.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36766-metformin-1000mg-tablets-recall-foreign-tablets-found-in-bottles. Based on FDA recall #D-1626-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1626-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Foreign tablets with different imprints were found in some bottles. This could mean someone might take the wrong medication if they accidentally use the foreign tablets instead of the intended Metformin.
Who’s affected
People who have prescription Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets USP 1000mg 60-count bottles from Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC. Those with diabetes who take this medication are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for bottles with the NDC code 68645-545-59 and lot number 201626, manufactured for Heritage Pharmaceuticals, with an expiration date of 08/2022.
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What to do — step by step
Check Your Bottles
Look for bottles with the NDC code 68645-545-59 and lot number 201626, manufactured for Heritage Pharmaceuticals, with an expiration date of 08/2022.
Questions people ask
Is this medication safe to take?
The recall is due to foreign tablets found in some bottles, but the medication itself is safe if the bottle is not recalled.
How can I tell if my bottle is recalled?
Check for bottles with the NDC code 68645-545-59 and lot number 201626, manufactured for Heritage Pharmaceuticals, with an expiration date of 08/2022.
What should I do if I have a recalled bottle?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Contact Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC
We’ve drafted a message you can send Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1626-2020 — Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC Hello, I own a Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC that is covered by recall D-1626-2020 from Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging LLC. 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-1626-2020 (September 24, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1626-2020 to see it in context.
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