Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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Is Formoterol recalled?

Not under an active recall. Formoterol was recalled 7 times in the past — all now closed. Most recent: Mar 15, 2021.

Most common reason: Stability / shelf life (3 of these recalls)

Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Formoterol. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.

Formoterol recalls on record

none so far in 2026; 7 on record, newest first
Class II · Moderate risk

Bevespi Aerosphere

CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.

Terminated Temperature excursion Cardinal Health Inc. NDC 0310-4600-12 D-0434-2021
Class III · Low risk

Foradil Aerolizer

Failed Stability Specification: out of specification result obtained for the Particle Size Distribution test during stability testing.

Terminated Stability / shelf life Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. D-1138-2015
Class III · Low risk

Foradil Aerolizer

Failed Stability Specification: out of specification result obtained for the Particle Size Distribution test during stability testing.

Terminated Stability / shelf life Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. D-1137-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Formoterol Fumarate Dihydrate active pharmaceutical ingredient…

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.

Terminated Cross-contamination Attix Pharmaceuticals D-692-2015
Class III · Low risk

Foradil Aerolizer

Failed Stability Specification; out of specification result for particle size distribution during stability testing

Terminated Stability / shelf life Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. NDC 0085-1401-01 D-1387-2014