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Estradiol Gel recall

FDA recall D-0543-2026 · initiated May 12, 2026

By the pharmaranks editorial teamReviewed against the FDA (openFDA) sourcesUpdated May 27, 2026How we research

ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recalled Estradiol Gel in May 2026 — an FDA Class II recall (D-0543-2026) because Defective Container; packets were found to be either empty or partially full.

May cause temporary or medically reversible harm; low probability of serious harm.

Why it was recalled

Defective Container; packets were found to be either empty or partially full.

Labelling, packaging or a product mix-up

The wrong information — or the wrong medicine — ended up in the pack. A mix-up is a manufacturing failure that can still be dangerous to swallow.

This is a manufacturing or quality failure, not a finding that the medicine is unsafe to take — across every recall we hold, none was issued for that reason. It does not mean the batch was harmless.

Is your product affected? Check the lot number

A recall covers only specific lots. Find the lot number and expiration date on your package and compare them to the affected codes below — if yours is not listed, it was not part of this recall.

Lot M251109, exp Nov 2027

Quantity recalled: 3964 Cartons

Details

Product
Estradiol Gel, 0.1%, 0.25 mg, 0.25 g per packet, 30 packets per carton, Rx only, Distributed by: ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Baudette, MN 56623. NDC 70954-531-20
Recalling company
Ani Pharms Inc
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
Initiated
May 12, 2026
FDA report date
May 27, 2026
What to do.If you have a recalled product, don't throw away questions — check the FDA notice for the affected lot numbers and expiration dates, and ask your pharmacist or doctor before stopping a prescribed medicine. This page reproduces public FDA data and is not medical advice.

Frequently asked

Was Estradiol Gel recalled?
ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. recalled Estradiol Gel in May 2026 — an FDA Class II recall (D-0543-2026) because Defective Container; packets were found to be either empty or partially full. May cause temporary or medically reversible harm; low probability of serious harm.
Why was Estradiol Gel recalled?
Per the FDA enforcement record, the reason for recall D-0543-2026 was: Defective Container; packets were found to be either empty or partially full.
Is a recalled Estradiol Gel dangerous to take?
An FDA recall removes specific lots from the market for a defined reason and does not by itself mean the medicine is unsafe for everyone — your specific lot may never have been affected. May cause temporary or medically reversible harm; low probability of serious harm. Check the FDA notice for the affected lot numbers and expiration dates, and ask your pharmacist or doctor before stopping a prescribed medicine. This reproduces public FDA data and is not medical advice.
Which lots of Estradiol Gel are affected?
Distributed: Nationwide in the USA. The recall covers these lots — Lot M251109, exp Nov 2027. Check the lot number and expiration date on your package against this list; if yours is not listed, it was not part of recall D-0543-2026.

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement record D-0543-2026

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