Lipitor (Physicians Total Care) – chemical contamination (2012)
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
Lipitor (Atorvastatin calcium); 40 mg, 30 TABLETS, Rx only, Repacked & distributed: Physicians Total Care, Inc., Tulsa OK 74146, NDC 54868-4229-0
Brand
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lots 6284, 60DI, 61AA.
Products Sold
Lots 6284, 60DI, 61AA.
Physicians Total Care, Inc. is recalling Lipitor (Atorvastatin calcium); 40 mg, 30 TABLETS, Rx only, Repacked & distributed: Physicians Total due to Chemical Contamination: Complaints of an uncharacteristic odor identified as 2,4,6 tribromoanisole.. 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
Chemical Contamination: Complaints of an uncharacteristic odor identified as 2,4,6 tribromoanisole.
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 noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AK, GA, NC
Page updated: Jan 7, 2026