Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets 20mg (Mylan) – Microbial Contamination (2017)
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
Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 20 mg*, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 0378-3951-09) and b) 500-count bottles (NDC 0378-3951-07); Rx only, Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Morgantown, WV 26505 U.S.A.
Brand
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: a) 3073776, Exp 01/18, 3073777, 3074909, Exp 02/18, 3075564, 3075565, Exp 03/18, 2007338, Exp 08/18, b) 3070838, Exp 10/17, 3073775, Exp 01/18, 3074908, 3074909, Exp 02/18, 3075564, Exp 03/18, 2007224, 3075887, Exp 06/18, 2007337, 2007338, Exp 08/18
Products Sold
Lot #: a) 3073776, Exp 01/18; 3073777, 3074909, Exp 02/18; 3075564, 3075565, Exp 03/18; 2007338, Exp 08/18; b) 3070838, Exp 10/17; 3073775, Exp 01/18; 3074908, 3074909, Exp 02/18; 3075564, Exp 03/18; 2007224, 3075887, Exp 06/18; 2007337, 2007338, Exp 08/18
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets, 20 mg*, packaged in a) 90-count bottles (NDC 0378-3951-09) and b) 500- due to Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: potential of an elevated bioburden with identification of objectionable organisms.. 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
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: potential of an elevated bioburden with identification of objectionable organisms.
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