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Drug recall · FDA · Published September 12, 2018

Hetero Labs, Ltd. - Unit III recalls Fenofibrate Tablets, USP 145 mg, 90-count bottles, Rx only, Manufactured for: Camber Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Piscataway,

Hetero Labs recalls 145mg fenofibrate tablets (Rx only) due to foreign valacyclovir tablets in some bottles. Consumers should check NDC 31722-596-90 and lot E181370.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-1211-2018DrugHetero Labs ›
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Recalling firmHetero Labs, Ltd. - Unit IIIPlot 22-110, Part Ii, Ida, Rangareddy, Jeedimetla · Hyderabad, N/A
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What happened, in plain English

Hetero Labs is recalling fenof: 145mg tablets (Rx only) because some bottles contain foreign valacyclovir tablets. This could cause incorrect medication use if taken by mistake. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/39570-hetero-labs-fenofibrate-tablets-recall-foreign-valacyclovir-tablet-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/39570-hetero-labs-fenofibrate-tablets-recall-foreign-valacyclovir-tablet-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1211-2018

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“Hetero Labs Fenofibrate Tablets Recall: Foreign Valacyclovir Tablet Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/39570-hetero-labs-fenofibrate-tablets-recall-foreign-valacyclovir-tablet-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-1211-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1211-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

Foreign valacyclovir tablets (500mg) were accidentally mixed with fenofibrate tablets in some bottles. If someone takes the foreign tablets instead of the prescribed fenofibrate, they could receive an incorrect medication.

Who’s affected

People with prescriptions for fenofibrate who received this specific product. Those taking fenofibrate without knowing the foreign tablets could be at risk of taking the wrong medication.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for NDC code 31722-596-90 and lot number E181370 on the bottle. This product was manufactured for Camber Pharmaceuticals in Piscataway, NJ.

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Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Label

    Look for NDC 31722-596-90 and lot E181370 on the bottle.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to use?

The recall is for specific bottles with foreign tablets; other bottles may be safe. Check the label for NDC 31722-596-90 and lot E181370.

What should I do if I have this product?

Check the label for NDC 31722-596-90 and lot E181370. If it matches, contact Hetero Labs for instructions.

Is there a risk of serious injury?

The recall is for incorrect medication use, not physical injury. This is a low-risk situation.

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Contact Hetero Labs

We’ve drafted a message you can send Hetero Labs to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall D-1211-2018 — Hetero Labs Hetero Labs

Hello,

I own a Hetero Labs that is covered by recall D-1211-2018 from Hetero Labs.

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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  • Official source: FDA Recall #D-1211-2018 (September 12, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1211-2018 to see it in context.
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