Pfizer Manufacturing Deutschland GmbH recalls FOR EXPORT ONLY Atorvastatin calcium Film-Coated Tablets a) 80 mg SMT Tabs Bulk, b) 40 mg SMT G EP PR KR, c) 20 mg SMT
Pfizer recalls specific batches of atorvastatin calcium tablets for export due to microbial contamination in non-sterile products. This could pose a risk of infection if used.
Recall notice
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products
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What happened, in plain English
Pfizer is recalling certain batches of atorvastatin calcium tablets for export because they were contaminated with microbes. This could lead to infections if taken by people who use these medications. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/41163-pfizer-recalls-atorvastatin-tablets-due-to-microbial-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/41163-pfizer-recalls-atorvastatin-tablets-due-to-microbial-contamination · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0212-2018
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“Pfizer Recalls Atorvastatin Tablets Due to Microbial Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/41163-pfizer-recalls-atorvastatin-tablets-due-to-microbial-contamination. Based on FDA recall #D-0212-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0212-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Microbial contamination in non-sterile products means that the tablets could contain harmful bacteria or other microorganisms. This poses a risk of infection if the medication is taken by individuals who have a weakened immune system or other health conditions.
Who’s affected
People who have purchased or received these specific batches of atorvastatin calcium tablets for export are affected. Those using these medications for cholesterol management are at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for the batch numbers: S55350, S55378, S55386, S53284, S53283, S53287, S33417, S33445, S33452, or S33397. These are specific batches of atorvastatin calcium tablets for export.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for batch numbers on the label: S55350, S55378, S55386, S53284, S53283, S53287, S33417, S33445, S33452, or S33397.
Questions people ask
What is the specific batch number I should check for?
The batch numbers are: S55350, S55378, S55386, S53284, S53283, S53287, S33417, S33445, S33452, or S33397.
Do I need to stop using these tablets?
The recall record does not specify a remedy, so there is no instruction to stop using the tablets.
What is the hazard with these tablets?
The hazard is microbial contamination of non-sterile products, which could lead to infections if taken by individuals with weakened immune systems.
Contact Pfizer
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pfizer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0212-2018 — Pfizer Pfizer Hello, I own a Pfizer that is covered by recall D-0212-2018 from Pfizer. 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-0212-2018 (September 27, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0212-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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