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Pentasa (mesalamine) Controlled-Release Capsules Recalled by Shire PLC Due to Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules; 500 mg capsules were...

Date: December 2, 2016
Company: Shire PLC
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 Shire PLC directly.

Affected Products

Pentasa (mesalamine) Controlled-Release Capsules, 250 mg, 240 count bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for Shire US Inc., Lexington, MA --- NDC 54092-189-81

Quantity: 4,520 bottles

Why Was This Recalled?

Presence of Foreign Tablets/Capsules; 500 mg capsules were found in bottles labeled to contain 250 mg capsules

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Shire PLC

Shire PLC 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