"Millions of Patients Affected: Wide-Ranging Medication Recall Issued by FDA. In a major public health alert, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a massive recall of nearly 1 million bottles of a widely used medication, citing concerns that the pills may contain a foreign substance. The recalled medication is a staple in many treatment plans, used to treat a range of conditions, from anxiety and depression to chronic pain. As a result, patients who have taken the medication are being advised to contact their healthcare providers immediately to determine the best course of action, and to check if their specific medication is part of the recall."


Nearly 1 million bottles of the medication are being recalled because they may contain a foreign substance, according to an FDA recall alert.