Product: Metformin Hydrochloride Tablets, USP, 1000 mg, Rx only, 1000 count tablets per Bottle,  Manufactured by: Cadila Healthcare LTD. Ahmedabad, India, Distributed by: Zydus Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. Pennington, NJ 08534, NDC 68382-030-10.
Reason for recall: Presence of Foreign Substance(s): A product complaint was received from a pharmacist who discovered that several tablets displayed brown specks.  The same complainant also reported that metal shaving like material was observed on the surface of one tablet.
Recall initiated: 20120314
Status: Terminated
Classification: Class II
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated