Losartan Potassium 50mg Tablets (Teva) – NMBA Impurity (2019)
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
LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 50 mg TABLET BULK 90 count bottles and 1000 count bottles, NDC 00591-3746-00
Brand
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Arrow Malta (Teva) Bulk Product Lot # 1169752A, exp. date 01/2020, 1000 tablets/bottle 1169753A, exp. date 01/2020, 90 tablets/bottle Golden State Medical Finished Product Lot # GS017387, exp. date 01/2020 GS017651, exp. date 01/2020 GS017479, exp. date 01/2020
Products Sold
Arrow Malta (Teva) Bulk Product Lot # 1169752A, exp. date 01/2020, 1000 tablets/bottle 1169753A, exp. date 01/2020, 90 tablets/bottle Golden State Medical Finished Product Lot # GS017387, exp. date 01/2020 GS017651, exp. date 01/2020 GS017479, exp. date 01/2020
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA is recalling LOSARTAN POTASSIUM 50 mg TABLET BULK 90 count bottles and 1000 count bottles, NDC 00591-3746-00 due to CGMP Deviations: impurity for N-Nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric acid (NMBA) detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) used to manufacture. 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
CGMP Deviations: impurity for N-Nitroso-N-methyl-4-aminobutyric acid (NMBA) detected in the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) used to manufacture finished products.
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