Multi-event May 2025 FDA Recall Cephalexin by Ascend Laboratories, Llc
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Ascend Laboratories, Llc on May 23, 2025 for the product Cephalexin. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed impurities/degradation specifications an out-of-specification result was observed in the related substance test at the sixth month of stability analysis. the individual impurity was identified to be cephalexin glucose adduct.. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0468-2025
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications An out-of-specification result was observed in the related substance test at the sixth month of stability analysis. The individual impurity was identified to be Cephalexin Glucose Adduct.
05-23-2025
06-18-2025
48,936 - 100 mL bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is 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
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Ascend Laboratories, LLC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA.
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, 100 mL (when mixed), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India, Distributed by: Ascent Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-544-88
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : 23141828, 23141829, Exp Date: 5/31/2025; 23142342, Exp Date: 6/30/2025; 23142708, Exp Date: 7/31/2025; 23144035, Exp Date: 10/31/2025; 23144270, Exp Date: 11/302025; 24140026, Exp Date: 12/31/2025
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0469-2025
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications An out-of-specification result was observed in the related substance test at the sixth month of stability analysis. The individual impurity was identified to be Cephalexin Glucose Adduct.
05-23-2025
06-18-2025
10,620 - 200 mL bottles
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is 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
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
Ascend Laboratories, LLC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA.
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Cephalexin for Oral Suspension, USP, 125 mg per 5 mL, 200 mL (when mixed), Rx Only, Manufactured by: Alkem Laboratories Ltd., India, Distributed by: Ascent Laboratories, LLC, Parsippany, NJ 07054, NDC 67877-544-68
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# : 23142343, Exp Date: 6/30/2025; 23143526, Exp Date: 9/30/2025; 23144036, Exp Date: 10/31/2025; 23144269, Exp Date: 11/30/2025; Lot 24140027, Exp Date: 12/31/2025; 24144282, Exp Date: 10/31/2026
