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Drug recall · FDA · Published August 17, 2018

Torrent Pharma Inc. recalls Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets, USP, 5 mg/320 mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Torrent

Torrent Pharma recalls 5mg/320mg Amlodipine and Valsartan tablets due to detected carcinogen impurity in manufacturing. Affected batches include BV84D010 through BV84C009. No remedy specified in official recall.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-1138-2018DrugTorrent ›
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Recalling firmTorrent Pharma Inc.150 Allen Rd Ste 102, N/A · Basking Ridge, NJ 07920-3856
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What happened, in plain English

Torrent Pharma is recalling certain Amlodipine and Valsartan tablets because a carcinogen impurity was found in the manufacturing process. This could potentially lead to cancer risk with long-term use, though the recall does not specify a remedy. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/39712-torrent-amlodipine-valsartan-tablets-recall-carcinogen-impurity-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/39712-torrent-amlodipine-valsartan-tablets-recall-carcinogen-impurity-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1138-2018

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“Torrent Amlodipine/Valsartan Tablets Recall: Carcinogen Impurity Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/39712-torrent-amlodipine-valsartan-tablets-recall-carcinogen-impurity-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-1138-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1138-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The recall states a carcinogen impurity was detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient used to make these drugs. This impurity could potentially lead to cancer risk with long-term use of the medication. The impurity was found during manufacturing quality control checks.

Who’s affected

Prescription patients who received the specific batch numbers of Amlodipine and Valsartan tablets from Torrent Pharmaceuticals. Those with the NDC 13668-205-30 and batch numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the NDC code 13668-205-30 on the packaging. Look for batch numbers listed in the recall: BV84D010 through BV84C009. These tablets are prescription-only and sold by Torrent Pharmaceuticals.

  • Brand
    Torrent
  • Category
    Drug
FDA recall event · 12 products

All 12 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

  • Classification
    Class II
  • Status
    Ongoing
  • Distribution
    Nationwide USA
Recall numberProduct, codes & lotsQuantity
D-1134-2018Valsartan Tablets USP, 80mg, 90 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD., Indrad-382 721, India. NDC: 13668-068-90; Batch: BV46C007, BV46C008, BV46C009, BV46C010, BV46C011, BV46C012, BV46C003, BV46C00624468 bottles
D-1135-2018Valsartan Tablets USP, 160mg, 90 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD., Indrad-382 721, India. NDC: 13668-069-90; Batch: BV47C005, BV47C006, BV47D001, BV47C003, BV47C00414016 bottles
D-1136-2018Valsartan Tablets USP, 320mg, 90 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD., Indrad-382 721, India. NDC: 13668-070-90; Batch: BV48D001, BV48D002ALL
D-1137-2018Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets, USP, 10 mg/320 mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD., Indrad-382 721, India. NDC: 13668-204-30; Batch: BV77D013, BV77C011, BV77D001, BV77D002, BV77D003, BV77D004, BV77D005, BV77D006, BV77D007, BV77D008, BV77D009 , BV77D010, BV77D011, BV77D012, BV77C009, BV77C01089616 bottles
D-1138-2018Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets, USP, 5 mg/320 mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD., Indrad-382 721, India. NDC: 13668-205-30; Batch: BV84D010, BV84E001, BV84C011, BV84D001, BV84D002, BV84D005, BV84D006, BV84D007, BV84D008, BV84D009, BV84C006, BV84C007, BV84C008, BV84C00966864 bottles
D-1139-2018Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets, USP, 10 mg/160mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD., Indrad-382 721, India. NDC: 13668-206-30; Batch: BV65D002, BV65C002, BV65C003, BV65C004, BV65D00146272 bottles
D-1140-2018Amlodipine and Valsartan Tablets, USP, 5 mg/160 mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD., Indrad-382 721, India. NDC: 13668-207-30; Batch: BV53D004, BV53C006, BV53D001, BV53D002, BV53D003, BV53C004, BV53C00578144 bottles
D-1141-2018Amlodipine, Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP, 10 mg/320 mg/25 mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD., Indrad-382 721, India. NDC: 13668-325-30; Batch: BBX2D025, BBX2D026, BBX2E001, BBX2E002, BBX2E003, BBX2E004, BBX2E005, BBX2D003, BBX2D004, BBX2D005, BBX2D006, BBX2D007, BBX2D008, BBX2D015, BBX2D016, BBX2D017, BBX2D018, BBX2D019, BBX2D020, BBX2D021, BBX2D022, BBX2D023, BBX2D024, BBX2D001, BBX2D002, BBX2D009, BBX2D010, BBX2D011, BBX2D012, BBX2D013, BBX2D014, BBX2C007169,200 bottles
D-1142-2018Amlodipine, Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP, 5 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD., Indrad-382 721, India. NDC: 13668-326-30; Batch: BBY1E001, BBY1E003, BBY1C002, BBY1E002, BBY1D00150,784 bottles
D-1143-2018Amlodipine, Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP, 10 mg/160 mg/12.5 mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD., Indrad-382 721, India. NDC: 13668-327-30; Batch: BBY2E001, BBY2D001, BBY2D00222704 bottles
D-1144-2018Amlodipine, Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP, 10 mg/160 mg/25 mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD., Indrad-382 721, India. NDC: 13668-328-30; Batch: BBX9D004, BBX9E001, BBX9D001, BBX9D002, BBX9D00334320 bottles
D-1145-2018Amlodipine, Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide Tablets, USP, 5 mg/160 mg/25 mg, 30 tablets per bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Torrent Pharmaceuticals LTD., Indrad-382 721, India. NDC: 13668-329-30; Batch: BBY4D004, BBY4E001, BBY4D001, BBY4D002, BBY4D00337704 bottles
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Look for the NDC code 13668-205-30 and batch numbers BV84D010 through BV84C009 on the packaging.

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Questions people ask

Is there a remedy for this recall?

The official recall does not specify any remedy.

What batch numbers are affected?

Batch numbers BV84D010 through BV84C009 are affected.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Check for the NDC code 13668-205-30 and batch numbers listed in the recall (BV84D010 through BV84C009).

Take action

Contact Torrent

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

Subject: Recall D-1138-2018 — Torrent Torrent

Hello,

I own a Torrent that is covered by recall D-1138-2018 from Torrent.

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-1138-2018 (August 17, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1138-2018 to see it in context.
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