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Medium RiskFDA Drug
Medications & Supplements/Prescription Drugs

Icosapent Ethyl Capsules Recalled for Oxidized Ingredients and Melting

Agency Publication Date: March 12, 2026
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Summary

Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc. has voluntarily recalled 60,541 bottles of Icosapent Ethyl Capsules (1 gram) due to the active ingredient oxidizing. This chemical reaction has caused the capsules to melt and develop red dots inside. The recall affects 120-count bottles distributed nationwide in the United States and manufactured by Softgel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd.

Risk

The oxidation of the active ingredient and subsequent melting of the capsules can lead to failed drug specifications, potentially reducing the effectiveness of the medication or resulting in the consumption of degraded ingredients. No incidents or injuries have been reported to date.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your medication bottle for NDC number 70710-1592-7 and look for any of the following lot numbers: S2520249, S2520250, S2520267 (Exp. Jan 2027); S2520303, S2520305, S2520332 (Exp. Feb 2027); or S2540208, S2540209 (Exp. Apr 2027).
  2. Inspect the capsules for any visible melting or unusual red dots inside the softgel.
  3. If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: Icosapent Ethyl Capsules (120 Capsules per bottle)by Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Variants: 1 gram, Rx only
Lot Numbers:
S2520249 (Exp. 2027/Jan)
S2520250 (Exp. 2027/Jan)
S2520267 (Exp. 2027/Jan)
S2520303 (Exp. 2027/Feb)
S2520305 (Exp. 2027/Feb)
S2520332 (Exp. 2027/Feb)
S2540208 (Exp. 2027/Apr)
S2540209 (Exp. 2027/Apr)
NDC:
70710-1592-7

Manufactured by: Softgel Healthcare Pvt. Ltd., India; Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 98560
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Zydus Pharmaceuticals (USA) Inc
Sold By: Pharmacies
Manufactured In: India, United States
Units Affected: 60,541 bottles
Distributed To: Nationwide
Agency Last Updated: March 20, 2026

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