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Cephalexin for Oral Suspension Recalled by Ascend Laboratories, LLC Due to Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications An out-of-specification result was observed...

Date: May 23, 2025
Company: Ascend Laboratories, LLC
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Drug)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Ascend Laboratories, LLC directly.

Affected Products

Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, 100 mL (when mixed), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India, Distributed by: Ascent Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-544-88

Quantity: 48,936 - 100 mL bottles

Why Was This Recalled?

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications An out-of-specification result was observed in the related substance test at the sixth month of stability analysis. The individual impurity was identified to be Cephalexin Glucose Adduct.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Ascend Laboratories, LLC

Ascend Laboratories, LLC has 26 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Drug). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report