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Drug recall · FDA · Published August 15, 2018

Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc recalls Valsartan Tablets USP 320 mg, 90-count, plastic child resistant bottle, Rx Only, Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc., 1250

Preferred Pharmaceuticals recalls 320mg Valsartan Tablets due to detected carcinogen impurity in manufacturing. Affected lots include NDC 68788-6882-9, Lot # G2017F. Consumers should contact the company for details.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-1107-2018DrugPreferred Pharmaceuticals ›
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Recalling firmPreferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc1250 N Lakeview Ave Ste O · Anaheim, CA 92807-1801
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What happened, in plain English

Preferred Pharmaceuticals is recalling 320mg Valsartan Tablets because a carcinogen impurity was found in the drug product. This could pose a health risk with long-term use, especially for people taking the medication regularly. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/39725-preferred-pharmaceuticals-valsartan-tablets-320mg-recall-carcinogen-impurity-detected.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/39725-preferred-pharmaceuticals-valsartan-tablets-320mg-recall-carcinogen-impurity-detected · Updated October 6, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1107-2018

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“Preferred Pharmaceuticals Valsartan Tablets 320mg Recall: Carcinogen Impurity Detected.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/39725-preferred-pharmaceuticals-valsartan-tablets-320mg-recall-carcinogen-impurity-detected. Based on FDA recall #D-1107-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1107-2018%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The drug product contains a carcinogen impurity that was detected during manufacturing. This impurity could potentially cause cancer with long-term use, especially for individuals taking the medication regularly.

Who’s affected

People who have been prescribed Valsartan Tablets by a doctor and are using the recalled product. Those with chronic conditions requiring long-term medication are at higher risk.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for the product name 'Valsartan Tablets USP 320 mg, 90-count' in a plastic child-resistant bottle. The lot number is G2017F and NDC code 68788-6882-9.

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    Preferred Pharmaceuticals
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Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Contact Manufacturer

    Reach out to Preferred Pharmaceuticals at 1250 N. Lakeview Ave., Suite O, Anaheim, CA 92807 for specific recall details and instructions.

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Questions people ask

Is this product safe to use?

The recall states a carcinogen impurity was detected, which could pose a health risk with long-term use. The manufacturer advises contacting them for specific guidance.

How can I check if my product is affected?

Check for the product name 'Valsartan Tablets USP 320 mg, 90-count' in a plastic child-resistant bottle with lot number G2017F and NDC code 68788-6882-9.

What should I do if I have the recalled product?

Contact Preferred Pharmaceuticals at 1250 N. Lakeview Ave., Suite O, Anaheim, CA 92807 for specific instructions on what to do with the product.

Take action

Contact Preferred Pharmaceuticals

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

Subject: Recall D-1107-2018 — Preferred Pharmaceuticals Preferred Pharmaceuticals

Hello,

I own a Preferred Pharmaceuticals that is covered by recall D-1107-2018 from Preferred Pharmaceuticals.

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-1107-2018 (August 15, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1107-2018 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 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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