Lithium Carbonate recalls

The FDA has published 4 recalls involving Lithium Carbonate since 2014. The latest was reported on 3 Jan 2024. Most were for packaging defects. Aidapak Services 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 recalls4since 2014

Last 12 months0reported

Class I00% of total

Ongoing0latest 3 Jan 2024

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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0Nov '24 0 0 0Feb 0 0 0May 0 0 0Aug 0 0 0Nov 0 0 0Feb 0 0 0May 0 0 0Aug 0 0

Severity split

Class I 0 0%Class II 4 100%Class III 0 0%

Why lithium carbonate is recalled

Packaging Defects375%
Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations125%

Companies

Aidapak Services375%
Cardinal Healthcare125%

By year

2024125%
2014375%

All lithium carbonate recalls, newest first

4 total

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
3 Jan 2024Drug	CLASS II	Lithium Carbonate Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 300 mg recalled	Cardinal Healthcare	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	Nationwide
29 Jan 2014Drug	CLASS II	Lithium Carbonate ER, Tablet, 300 mg recalled by Aidapak Services	Aidapak Services	Packaging Defects	4 states
29 Jan 2014Drug	CLASS II	Lithium Carbonate ER, Tablet, 225 mg (1/2 of 450 mg) recalled	Aidapak Services	Packaging Defects	4 states
29 Jan 2014Drug	CLASS II	Lithium Carbonate ER, Tablet, 450 mg recalled by Aidapak Services	Aidapak Services	Packaging Defects	4 states

Should you stop taking Lithium Carbonate?

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.