Apotex Inc. recalls Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, USP 40 mg*, 1,000 count bottles, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Apotex Inc. Toronto, Ontario
Apotex recalls 1,000-count Atorvastatin 40mg tablets due to foreign pravastatin tablets found in some bottles. This is a prescription-only medication.
Lower-risk recall
Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules: a single tablet of Pravastatin 40 mg found in bottle of Atorvastatin Calcium 40 mg.
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What happened, in plain English
Apotex is recalling 1,000-count bottles of Atorvastatin Calcium 40mg tablets because a single Pravastatin 40mg tablet was found inside some bottles. This could cause confusion with a different medication if taken. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/37810-apotex-atorvastatin-40mg-tablets-recall-foreign-pravastatin-found.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/37810-apotex-atorvastatin-40mg-tablets-recall-foreign-pravastatin-found · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0153-2020
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“Apotex Atorvastatin 40mg Tablets Recall: Foreign Pravastatin Found.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/37810-apotex-atorvastatin-40mg-tablets-recall-foreign-pravastatin-found. Based on FDA recall #D-0153-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0153-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recall involves finding a single Pravastatin 40mg tablet inside some bottles of Atorvastatin Calcium 40mg tablets. This could lead to taking the wrong medication if the foreign tablet is consumed.
Who’s affected
Prescription holders of Apotex Atorvastatin 40mg tablets. People taking this medication are most at risk if they accidentally take the foreign tablet.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for bottles labeled 'Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, USP 40 mg*, 1,000 count' manufactured by Apotex Inc. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The lot number RC5439 with expiration 03/2022 may be present.
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What to do — step by step
Check Your Medication
Look for a single Pravastatin 40mg tablet inside the Atorvastatin Calcium 40mg bottle.
Questions people ask
Is this a dangerous recall?
No, the recall is for a foreign tablet found in some bottles, which could cause confusion but does not pose a serious injury risk.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check for bottles labeled 'Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, USP 40 mg*, 1,000 count' manufactured by Apotex Inc. in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with lot number RC5439 and expiration 03/2022.
What should I do if I have the recalled product?
Check your bottle for a single Pravastatin 40mg tablet. If found, do not take it and contact your doctor.
Contact Apotex
We’ve drafted a message you can send Apotex to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0153-2020 — Apotex Apotex Hello, I own a Apotex that is covered by recall D-0153-2020 from Apotex. 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-0153-2020 (October 22, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0153-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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