Amoxicillin recalls
The FDA has published 10 recalls involving Amoxicillin since 2013. The latest was reported on 3 Jan 2024. Most were for manufacturing (cgmp) deviations. Cardinal Healthcare has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls 10 since 2013
Last 12 months 0 reported
Class I 0 0% of total
Ongoing 0 latest 3 Jan 2024
Recalls per month, last 24 months click a bar for that month Severity split
0 0%6 60%4 40%
Why amoxicillin is recalled
All amoxicillin recalls, newest first 10 total Reported Class Recall Company Reason Where 3 Jan 2024 Drug CLASS II Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension USP, 400MG/ (when reconstituted) recalled Amoxicillin Cardinal Healthcare Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations Nationwide 3 Jan 2024 Drug CLASS II Amoxicillin Tablets, USP, 875MG recalled by Cardinal Healthcare Amoxicillin Cardinal Healthcare Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations Nationwide 15 Jun 2022 Drug CLASS II Amoxicillin Capsules, USP, 500 mg recalled by Mckesson Medical-Surgical Amoxicillin Mckesson Medical-Surgical Inc. Corporate Office Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations Nationwide 19 Feb 2020 Drug CLASS II Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets, USP, 875 mg/125 mg recalled Amoxicillin And Clavulanate Potassium AuroMedics Pharma Other Nationwide 7 Jun 2017 Drug CLASS III Amoxicillin and Clavulanate Potassium Tablets, USP, 500 mg/125 mg recalled Amoxicillin And Clavulanate Potassium Sandoz Potency & Assay NY, OH 30 Nov 2016 Drug CLASS III Amoxicillin for Oral suspension, USP 400 mg/ (when reconstituted) recalled Amoxicillin West-Ward Pharmaceuticals Other Nationwide 31 Aug 2016 Drug CLASS II Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension USP, 400 mg recalled Amoxicillin Teva North America Potency & Assay Nationwide 24 Jul 2013 Drug CLASS III Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension, USP 200 mg/, a) recalled Amoxicillin Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Packaging Defects Nationwide 19 Jun 2013 Drug CLASS III Amoxicillin for Oral Suspension, USP 400mg recalled Amoxicillin Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Packaging Defects Nationwide 1 May 2013 Drug CLASS II Amoxicillin Capsules USP 500 mg recalled by Sandoz Incorporated Amoxicillin Sandoz Incorporated Foreign Material Nationwide
Should you stop taking Amoxicillin?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.