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Presence of particulate matter: potential presence of metal particulates in the product.
Yes — there is an active recall. 1 ongoing FDA recall mention Aprepitant (4 total). Check the affected lots below.
Most common reason: Cross-contamination (1 of these recalls)
Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Aprepitant. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.
Presence of particulate matter: potential presence of metal particulates in the product.
cGMP deviations: Temperature abuse
Shortfill: Aprepitant capsules 40 mg is being recalled due to customer reports of missing capsule in the blister pack.
Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.
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