Nationwide Drug Recall

Nationwide Drug Recall

Black mold contamination found on antibiotic tablets has triggered a nationwide recall, putting patients at risk of severe fungal infections from medication designed to treat their bacterial illnesses. The medication is: Sulfamethoxazole / Trimethoprim with lot numbers (AM241019; AM241019A; AM241020). If you have one of these lot numbers, contact your health provider IMMEDIATELY! Consumers may also contact Amneal Pharmaceuticals with questions or concerns at 833-582-0812. The company has established procedure for returns and reimbursement to ensure patients are not left without their necessary medication or financially burdened by the recall.

The antibiotic (Sulfamethoxazole / Trimethoprim) is commonly prescribed to treat Urinary Tract Infections; Bronchitis; certain types of Diarrhea; and Ear Infections in children. The medication is available in both 100 and 500 tablet count bottles, all of which are included in this recall.  

Contamination is concerning because Aspergillus can cause sever and even life- threatening infections, especially in people with weakened immune systems.  

These potentially dangerous medications were distributed to wholesalers and retailers across the country between December 4^th 2024 and May 15^th 2025.  Creating a widespread risk to patients who may have received the contaminated antibiotics.

What Patients Should Do:

Patients who may have received the affected medication should check their prescription bottle for lot numbers (AM241019; AM241019A; AM241020). If you see these numbers, STOP taking the medication and call your provider IMMEDIATELY!