Metformin HCl 500mg (Aidapak) – Label Mixup (2013)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
metFORMIN HCl Tablet 500 mg, Rx only, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 23155010201
Brand
Aidapak Services, LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
metFORMIN HCl, Tablet 500 mg has the following code Pedigree: AD46312_25, EXP: 5/16/2014.
Products Sold
metFORMIN HCl, Tablet 500 mg has the following code Pedigree: AD46312_25, EXP: 5/16/2014.
Aidapak Services, LLC is recalling metFORMIN HCl Tablet 500 mg, Rx only, Distributed by: AidaPak Service, LLC, NDC 23155010201 due to Labeling: Label Mixup; metFORMIN HCl Tablet, 500 mg may be potentially mislabeled as OMEGA-3 FATTY ACID, Capsule, 1000 mg, NDC 40985022921, Pedigre. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Labeling: Label Mixup; metFORMIN HCl Tablet, 500 mg may be potentially mislabeled as OMEGA-3 FATTY ACID, Capsule, 1000 mg, NDC 40985022921, Pedigree: AD32742_1, EXP: 5/1/2014.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
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View official FDA recall noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AZ, CA, IN, OR, WA
Page updated: Jan 9, 2026