Cephalexin Oral Suspension (Lupin) – Dead Ant Found (2019)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension USP, 250 mg/5mL, 200 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 111 South Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202, United States, Manufactured by: Lupin Limited, Mumbai 400 098 INDIA, NDC 68180-0441-02
Brand
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: F802436, F802437, F802438, F802442, Exp 11/20
Products Sold
Lot #: F802436, F802437, F802438, F802442, Exp 11/20
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling Cephalexin for Oral Suspension USP, 250 mg/5mL, 200 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured for: Lupin Phar due to Presence of Foreign substance: identified as a dead ant.. 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
Presence of Foreign substance: identified as a dead ant.
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
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026