Citalopram recalls

The FDA has published 6 recalls involving Citalopram since 2013. The latest was reported on 3 Jan 2024. Dr. Reddy's Laboratories 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 recalls6since 2013

Last 12 months0reported

Class I00% of total

Ongoing0latest 3 Jan 2024

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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0Oct '24 0 0 0Jan '25 0 0 0Apr 0 0 0Jul 0 0 0Oct 0 0 0Jan '26 0 0 0Apr 0 0 0Jul 0 0

Severity split

Class I 0 0%Class II 5 83%Class III 1 17%

Why citalopram is recalled

Companies

By year

2024117%
2020117%
2014117%
2013350%

All citalopram recalls, newest first

6 total

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
3 Jan 2024Drug	CLASS II	Citalopram Tablets, USP, 20MG recalled by Cardinal HealthcareCitalopram	Cardinal Healthcare	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	Nationwide
14 Oct 2020Drug	CLASS III	Citalopram Oral Solution, USP 20 mg/ unit dose cups recalled	PAI Holdings	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
22 Jan 2014Drug	CLASS II	Citalopram Tablet, 10 mg recalled by Aidapak Services	Aidapak Services	Labeling Errors	4 states
6 Mar 2013Drug	CLASS II	Citalopram tablets USP, 20mg recalled by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories	Dr. Reddy's Laboratories	Other	Nationwide
6 Mar 2013Drug	CLASS II	Citalopram tablets USP, 10mg recalled by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories	Dr. Reddy's Laboratories	Other	Nationwide
6 Mar 2013Drug	CLASS II	Citalopram tablets USP, 40mg recalled by Dr. Reddy's Laboratories	Dr. Reddy's Laboratories	Other	Nationwide

Should you stop taking Citalopram?

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.