FDA alert: Thousands of bottles of blood pressure pills recalled over possible dissolution failure

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FOX Local
Published June 22, 2026 1:18 PM CDT

FILE - A doctor reads a blood pressure gauge during an examination of patient. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

The Brief

    • Thousands of bottles of blood pressure medication distributed in the United States have been recalled.
    • The FDA stated the pills failed to pass "dissolution specifications," which means the pills won't dissolve effectively once ingested.
    • Approximately 11,460 bottles were recalled. 

A nationwide recall has been issued for thousands of bottles of blood pressure medication due to a manufacturing issue, according to an alert from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Dig deeper:

Inventia Healthcare Limited, which is based in India, initiated the voluntary recall of Chlorthalidone Tablets USP, 25 mg, on June 5.

By the numbers:

Approximately 11,460 bottles have been recalled, according to the FDA. 

The recall involves 100-count and 1000-count bottles that were distributed by Risiong Pharma Holdings, Inc., in New Jersey.

Why you should care:

The pills did not pass "dissolution specifications," which basically means they don’t dissolve effectively when it enters the body. 

The recalls involves the following bottles of medication: 

  • 100 tablet bottles: Batch # RISA24001
  • 1000 tablet bottles: Batch RISB24002

Both should have an expiration date of April 2027.

The Source: Information for this article was taken from an FDA alert. This story was reported from San Jose. 

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