Qualitest Hydrochlorothiazide Recall: Particulate Matter Hazard
Qualitest recalls 12.5 mg Hydrochlorothiazide capsules due to particulate matter presence. Check lot numbers T084M14A, T085M14A, T086M14A.
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Presence of Particulate Matter.
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What happened, in plain English
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals is recalling specific lots of Hydrochlorothiazide Capsules, USP, 12.5 mg because they contain particulate matter. The recall affects 912 HDPE bottles distributed nationwide with expiration dates of December 2016. The record does not specify the exact nature of the particulate or a consumer remedy. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/43587-vintage-pharmaceuticals-llc-dba-qualitest-pharmaceuticals-recalls-hydrochlorothiazide-capsules-usp.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/43587-vintage-pharmaceuticals-llc-dba-qualitest-pharmaceuticals-recalls-hydrochlorothiazide-capsules-usp · Updated October 12, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0232-2016
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“Qualitest Hydrochlorothiazide Recall: Particulate Matter Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 12, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/43587-vintage-pharmaceuticals-llc-dba-qualitest-pharmaceuticals-recalls-hydrochlorothiazide-capsules-usp. Based on FDA recall #D-0232-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0232-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The presence of particulate matter in the capsules is a quality control failure that could indicate contamination or degradation. While the specific health impact is not detailed, foreign particles in medication are generally considered unsafe for ingestion.
Who’s affected
Patients prescribed Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg capsules by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals, specifically those with bottles from lots T084M14A, T085M14A, or T086M14A expiring in December 2016.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for Hydrochlorothiazide Capsules, USP, 12.5 mg manufactured by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals (NDC: 0603-3855-93). Check the bottle for lot numbers T084M14A, T085M14A, or T086M14A and an expiration date of 12/16.
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What to do — step by step
Check Your Medication
Verify if your Hydrochlorothiazide capsules match the recalled lot numbers (T084M14A, T085M14A, T086M14A) and expiration date of 12/16.
Contact Your Pharmacist
Since the remedy is not stated in the record, consult your pharmacist or healthcare provider for instructions on how to proceed with these specific lots.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 13 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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Where this comes from
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-0232-2016 (October 7, 2015) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0232-2016 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 12, 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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