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Merck Recalls Temodar and Temozolomide Bottles with Cracked Caps Due to Failure to Meet Child-Resistant Closure Requirement

Recalled August 18, 2015 Source: CPSC Children's clothing

Is this your product?

Brand: Merck
Product: Bottles with cracked caps containing Temodar® (Temozolomide) and Temozolomide (generic) capsules
Units: About 276,000
Sold at: Clinics and pharmacies nationwide as a prescribed medicine from July 2013 to August 2015. The container was included in the cost of the medication which is based on quantities prescribed, health insurance terms and other factors.

Photo of the recalled Bottles with cracked caps containing Temodar® (Temozolomide) and Temozolomide (generic) capsules from the CPSC notice — Photo from the CPSC notice.

Understand the issue

The bottle cap can be cracked which can cause the child-resistant closure to become ineffective to young children who can gain unintended access to the capsules, posing a risk of poisoning.

This recall to replace involves bottle caps for Temodar and Temozolomide (generic) capsules, an oral chemotherapy drug. The capsules were distributed in 5- and 14-count brown glass bottles that have white plastic child-resistant caps. A white label affixed to the bottle has the word "Temozolomide" printed in black lettering.

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What to do

Contact the company for a replacement.

Consumers should immediately inspect their bottle caps for cracks. If a crack is found, consumers should contact Merck for a replacement cap. As with all drug products, the bottles should be stored up high, out of sight and reach of young children. Consumers may continue to use the drug as directed.; Replace

Merck Information Center at 800-943-8069 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.merck.com and click on "Important Temodar Information" for more information.

Read the official CPSC notice →

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, record 6483. Synced 2026-10-19. Recalls can be updated after they are announced; the official notice is the authority.