Johnson Matthey Inc. recalls Morphine Sulfate USP Milled, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, Rx only, Johnson Matthey Pharmaceutical Materials, 2003
Johnson Matthey recalls Morphine Sulfate USP Milled API due to microbial contamination. This active pharmaceutical ingredient is used in prescription pain management. Consumers should contact the manufacturer for details.
Recall notice
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Bioburden out of specification results for Morphine Sulfate API.
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What happened, in plain English
Johnson Matthey is recalling Morphine Sulfate USP Milled Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) because it was contaminated with microbes. This product is used in prescription pain management medications and must be handled carefully to avoid health risks. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40789-johnson-matthey-morphine-sulfate-api-recall-microbial-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40789-johnson-matthey-morphine-sulfate-api-recall-microbial-contamination-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-1077-2019
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“Johnson Matthey Morphine Sulfate API Recall: Microbial Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40789-johnson-matthey-morphine-sulfate-api-recall-microbial-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-1077-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-1077-2019%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Microbial contamination in the API can lead to infections or other health issues when used in prescription medications. The product was found to have microbial levels outside acceptable safety limits.
Who’s affected
Prescription pain medication manufacturers and healthcare providers who use this API. Patients receiving morphine through prescription medications made with this API are at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
This product is labeled as Morphine Sulfate USP Milled, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, Rx only. It was manufactured by Johnson Matthey Inc. in 2003 with lot number B1414-160809 and a retest date of August 2021.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to Johnson Matthey Inc. at Nolte Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08066-1742 for specific instructions on handling the recalled product.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The recall indicates microbial contamination, so this product is not safe for use in prescription medications.
How can I check if I have this product?
Look for the product label: Morphine Sulfate USP Milled, Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient, Rx only, manufactured by Johnson Matthey Inc. in 2003 with lot number B1414-160809.
What should I do if I have this product?
Contact Johnson Matthey Inc. at Nolte Drive, West Deptford, NJ 08066-1742 for specific instructions.
Contact Johnson Matthey
We’ve drafted a message you can send Johnson Matthey to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-1077-2019 — Johnson Matthey Johnson Matthey Hello, I own a Johnson Matthey that is covered by recall D-1077-2019 from Johnson Matthey. 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-1077-2019 (March 5, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-1077-2019 to see it in context.
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