Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Tablets Recalled by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Due to CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used...

Date: July 16, 2018
Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
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 Teva Pharmaceuticals USA directly.

Affected Products

Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) Tablets, USP 80 mg/12.5 mg tablets, 90 count-count bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Arrow Pharma (Malta) Ltd. India, Distributed by: Actavis Pharma, Inc. Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 0591-2315-19.

Quantity: 56,603 bottles

Why Was This Recalled?

CGMP Deviations: Carcinogen impurity detected in API used to manufacture drug product.

Where Was This Sold?

Product was distributed throughout the United States, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico

About Teva Pharmaceuticals USA

Teva Pharmaceuticals USA has 196 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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