US Drug Recall Register
Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Mar 28, 2024 (2 years ago)

Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP, 750 mg per 5 mL sachets, 20 Units x 5 mL cartons, Rx…

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Microbial contamination of a non-sterile product: potential Bacillus cereus contamination.

What was recalled

Atovaquone Oral Suspension USP, 750 mg per 5 mL sachets, 20 Units x 5 mL cartons, Rx Only, Manufactured for: AvKARE, Pulaski, TN 38478, NDC 50268-086-12.

Recalling firm
AvKARE
NDC code
50268-086-12
Origin
TN, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0444-2024

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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