Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 11, 2026
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Class II · Moderate risk

Tekturna (aliskiren)

Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician sample bottles of Diovan, Exforge, Exforge HCT,Lescol XL, Stalevo, Tekturna and Tekturna HCT Tablets due to contamination with Darocur 1173 a photocuring agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.

Terminated Chemical / undeclared Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. NDC 0078-9486-07 D-338-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Tekturna (aliskiren)

Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician sample bottles of Diovan, Exforge, Exforge HCT,Lescol XL, Stalevo, Tekturna and Tekturna HCT Tablets due to contamination with Darocur 1173 a photocuring agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.

Terminated Chemical / undeclared Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. NDC 0078-9485-07 D-337-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Stalevo (carbidopa, levodopa, and entacapone)

Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician sample bottles of Diovan, Exforge, Exforge HCT,Lescol XL, Stalevo, Tekturna and Tekturna HCT Tablets due to contamination with Darocur 1173 a photocuring agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.

Terminated Chemical / undeclared Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. NDC 0078-9407-01 D-336-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Lescol XL (fluvastatin sodium)

Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician sample bottles of Diovan, Exforge, Exforge HCT,Lescol XL, Stalevo, Tekturna and Tekturna HCT Tablets due to contamination with Darocur 1173 a photocuring agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.

Terminated Chemical / undeclared Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. NDC 0078-9354-07 D-335-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Exforge (amlodipine and valsartan, Tablets)

Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician sample bottles of Diovan, Exforge, Exforge HCT,Lescol XL, Stalevo, Tekturna and Tekturna HCT Tablets due to contamination with Darocur 1173 a photocuring agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.

Terminated Chemical / undeclared Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. NDC 0078-9491-07 D-334-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Exforge (amlodipine and valsartan Tablets)

Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician sample bottles of Diovan, Exforge, Exforge HCT,Lescol XL, Stalevo, Tekturna and Tekturna HCT Tablets due to contamination with Darocur 1173 a photocuring agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.

Terminated Chemical / undeclared Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. NDC 0078-9489-07 D-333-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Exforge HCT

Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician sample bottles of Diovan, Exforge, Exforge HCT,Lescol XL, Stalevo, Tekturna and Tekturna HCT Tablets due to contamination with Darocur 1173 a photocuring agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.

Terminated Chemical / undeclared Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. NDC 0078-9560-89 D-332-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Exforge HCT

Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician sample bottles of Diovan, Exforge, Exforge HCT,Lescol XL, Stalevo, Tekturna and Tekturna HCT Tablets due to contamination with Darocur 1173 a photocuring agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.

Terminated Chemical / undeclared Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. NDC 0078-9559-89 D-331-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Exforge HCT

Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician sample bottles of Diovan, Exforge, Exforge HCT,Lescol XL, Stalevo, Tekturna and Tekturna HCT Tablets due to contamination with Darocur 1173 a photocuring agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.

Terminated Chemical / undeclared Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. NDC 0078-9563-89 D-330-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Exforge (amlodipine and valsartan Tablets)

Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician sample bottles of Diovan, Exforge, Exforge HCT,Lescol XL, Stalevo, Tekturna and Tekturna HCT Tablets due to contamination with Darocur 1173 a photocuring agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.

Terminated Chemical / undeclared Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. NDC 0078-9490-07 D-329-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Exforge (amlodipine and valsartan Tablets)

Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician sample bottles of Diovan, Exforge, Exforge HCT,Lescol XL, Stalevo, Tekturna and Tekturna HCT Tablets due to contamination with Darocur 1173 a photocuring agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.

Terminated Chemical / undeclared Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. NDC 0078-9488-07 D-328-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Diovan (valsartan)

Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician sample bottles of Diovan, Exforge, Exforge HCT,Lescol XL, Stalevo, Tekturna and Tekturna HCT Tablets due to contamination with Darocur 1173 a photocuring agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.

Terminated Chemical / undeclared Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. NDC 0078-9360-07 D-327-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Diovan (valsartan)

Chemical Contamination: Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation has recalled physician sample bottles of Diovan, Exforge, Exforge HCT,Lescol XL, Stalevo, Tekturna and Tekturna HCT Tablets due to contamination with Darocur 1173 a photocuring agent used in inks on shrink-wrap sleeves.

Terminated Chemical / undeclared Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. NDC 0078-9359-07 D-326-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Acetaminophen Tablets

CGMP Deviations: The recalled acetaminophen tablet lot was not manufactured under current good manufacturing practices as noted by a recent inspection of the manufacturing firm.

Terminated cGMP deviation Marlex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. NDC 10135-152-01 D-1064-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

K Effervescent Tablets

LABELING: Label Mix-up: 30 count Effervescent Potassium/Chloride Tablets, may be labeled as 30 count K Effervescent Tablets.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Qualitest Pharmaceuticals D-1036-2013
Class III · Low risk

Introvale (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol)

Contraceptive tablets out of sequence: Contraceptive tablets out of sequence: Introvale (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets USP 0.15mg/0.03mg) is voluntarily being recalled due to inactive placebo tablets incorrectly placed in Week 9, and active tablets placed in Week 13 on the blister card

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Sandoz Incorporated NDC 0781-5584-36 D-854-2013
Class II · Moderate risk

Propranolol Hydrochloride Tablets

Failed Tablet/Capsule Specification: Teva is recalling certain lots of Propanolol HCl Tablets, 10 mg due to the potential of some tablets not conforming to weight specification.

Terminated Failed specification Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc. NDC 50111-467-03 D-924-2013
Class III · Low risk

Maalox

Labeling: Incorrect Or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Novartis Consumer Health D-907-2013
Class III · Low risk

Maalox Extra Strength Antacid

Labeling: Incorrect Or Missing Lot and/or Exp Date: The lot number and/or expiration date may be illegible on the outer plastic bottle packaging.

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Novartis Consumer Health D-906-2013

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