Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Mesalamine Recalled by Cambrex Charles City Inc Due to Presence of Particulate Matter: Stainless steel in a...

Date: May 20, 2014
Company: Cambrex Charles City Inc
Status: Terminated
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 Cambrex Charles City Inc directly.

Affected Products

Mesalamine, U.S.P. [CAS 89-57-6] Cambrex Charles City, Inc. Charles City, IA packaged in double lined PE liners inside Poly-lined cardboard drums. Net weight 40 kg

Quantity: 2351.12 pound container

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of Particulate Matter: Stainless steel in a chemical reactor dissolved into the API solution and was detected in the finished product.

Where Was This Sold?

Product distributed solely to the state of Minnesota.

About Cambrex Charles City Inc

Cambrex Charles City Inc has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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