Zydus
10 federal recalls on file. We monitor every CPSC, FDA, USDA, and NHTSA notice for Zydus and translate it into plain English — free weekly digest, optional same-day alerts.
- 2026-05-27FDA-DrugClass IIZydus erythromycin tablets recalled for nitrosamine impurity
Zydus Pharmaceuticals is recalling erythromycin 500 mg tablets because testing found a chemical impurity (N-Nitroso-Desmethyl-Erythromycin) at levels higher than FDA's recommended safe intake limit. The impurity resulted from manufacturing process deviations at the maker in India. No injuries have been reported.
- 2026-05-27FDA-DrugClass IIZydus erythromycin tablets recalled for nitrosamine impurity
Zydus Pharmaceuticals is recalling erythromycin tablets (250 mg) due to the presence of N-Nitroso-Desmethyl-Erythromycin, a nitrosamine impurity, at levels above the FDA's acceptable intake limit. The affected bottles were distributed nationwide. This impurity can potentially increase cancer risk with long-term exposure.
- 2026-03-18FDA-DrugClass IIIcosapent Ethyl Capsules, 1 gram, 120 Capsules per bottle, Rx only, Manufactured by: Softgel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., India; Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc., Pennington, NJ 08534. NDC: 70710-1592-7
Failed Tablet/Capsule specifications: Red dots inside capsule and melted capsule caused by oxidized Icosapent ethyl, the active ingredient.
- 2026-01-28FDA-DrugClass IIStop using Zydus Icosapent Ethyl capsules
Zydus Pharmaceuticals is recalling Icosapent Ethyl 1-gram capsules because some bottles may contain capsules that have lost potency (strength) due to leakage and oxidation. This means the medication may not work as intended. The recall affects specific lot numbers expiring in February and April 2027.
- 2026-01-07FDA-DrugClass IIICheck your trazodone tablets for dents
Zydus Pharmaceuticals is recalling certain bottles of trazodone 100mg tablets because some tablets have dents on the surface. The defect affects lot EA00237A with an expiration date of 04/30/2027. No injuries have been reported.
- 2025-11-26FDA-DrugClass IIBromocriptine Mesylate Capsules, USP, 5 mg, 30 Capsules per bottle, Rx Only. Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India. Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals, Pennington, NJ 08534. NDC 68382-110-06
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out of Specification (OOS) result reported for 2- Bromoergine impurity of Bromocriptine Mesylate Capsules.
- 2025-11-12FDA-DrugClass IIclomiPRAMINE Hydrochloride, Capsules, USP, 75 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 16714-851-01), b) 90-count bottles (NDC 16714-851-02), c) 100 capsules, NDC 16714-851-03 Rx only, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India.
cGMP deviations: an observed Out of Specification of Nitrosamine Drug Substance-Related Impurities (NDSRIs), N-Nitroso Desmethyl-Clomipramine, above the FDA acceptable intake limit.
- 2025-11-12FDA-DrugClass IIclomiPRAMINE Hydrochloride, Capsules, USP, 50 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 16714-850-01), b) 90-count bottles (NDC 16714-850-02), c) 100-count bottles (NDC 16714-850-03), Rx only, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India
cGMP deviations: an observed Out of Specification of Nitrosamine Drug Substance-Related Impurities (NDSRIs), N-Nitroso Desmethyl-Clomipramine, above the FDA acceptable intake limit.
- 2025-11-12FDA-DrugClass IIclomiPRAMINE Hydrochloride, Capsules, USP, 25 mg, packaged in a) 30-count bottles (NDC 16714-849-01), b) 90-count bottles (NDC 16714-849-02), c) 100-count bottles (NDC 16714-849-03), Rx only, Manufactured for: Northstar Rx LLC, Memphis, TN 38141, Manufactured by: Zydus Lifesciences Ltd., Ahmedabad, India
cGMP deviations: an observed Out of Specification of Nitrosamine Drug Substance-Related Impurities (NDSRIs), N-Nitroso Desmethyl-Clomipramine, above the FDA acceptable intake limit.
- 2025-10-08FDA-DrugClass IIStop using Zydus Entecavir tablets
Zydus Pharmaceuticals is recalling one lot of Entecavir 0.5 mg tablets because testing found an organic impurity that exceeded acceptable limits. The affected lot (E409308, expiring 12/31/2026) was distributed nationwide. No injuries have been reported.
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