FDA Recalls 140,000 Bottles of Atorvastatin Cholesterol Medication ⚠️

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Federal health officials have issued a Class II recall for over 140,000 bottles of Atorvastatin Calcium Tablets due to failed dissolution specifications. This generic form of Lipitor, used to lower cholesterol and prevent heart disease, heart attacks, and strokes, was manufactured by Alkem Laboratories and distributed by Ascend Laboratories LLC. Affected lot numbers have expiration dates from July 2026 to February 2027, in bottle sizes of 90, 500, and 1,000 tablets. Learn why this recall matters and what it means for your health in this video.