Estradiol Recall: Asteria Health 6 mg Pellet
Announced 2026-02-18 · FDA
The FDA is recalling Estradiol, 6 mg sterile pellets from Asteria Health due to potential metal particulate contamination. About 50,990 pellets were distributed nationwide in the United States. The recall is classified as moderate and no corrective action is provided in the available information.
| Brand | F.H. INVESTMENTS, Inc. (dba Asteria Health) |
|---|---|
| Product | ESTRADIOL, 6 mg, 1 Sterile Pellet, Asteria Health 432 Industrial Ln, Birmingham, AL 35211, NDC: 79559-3006-32. |
| Reason | Presence of Foreign substance - potential presence of metal particulate matter |
| Severity | moderate |
| Units affected | 153498 |
| Distribution | Nationwide in the USA |
| Agency | FDA |
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
- Do not use any Estradiol 6 mg pellets from Asteria Health.
- Contact your healthcare provider or the supplier for guidance and potential replacement.
- Check the recall lot numbers (as listed in the recall notice) to determine if your product is affected and follow FDA instructions for disposal or return.
- If you have experienced symptoms or adverse effects, seek medical attention.
How to identify the recalled item
| Lot / date codes | Lot#: 253000127, Exp. 06/09/2026; 253000133, Exp. 06/17/2026; 253000138, Exp. 07/14/2026; 253000141, Exp. 07/21/2026; 253000144, Exp. 07/28/2026; 253000147, Exp. 08/05/2026; 253000148, Exp. 08/07/2026; 253000149, Exp. 08/08/2026; 253000152, 253000153, Exp. 08/22/2026; 253000156, Exp. 09/03/2026; 253000157, Exp. 09/04/2026; 253000159, Exp. 09/05/2026; 253000164, Exp. 09/16/2026; 253000165, Exp. 09/19/2026; 253000170, Exp. 10/03/2026. |
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| Lot / date codes | Lot#: 251000132, Exp. 06/16/2026; 251000142, Exp. 06/30/2026; 251000144, Exp. 07/14/2026; 251000146, Exp. 07/21/2026; 251000162, 251000163, Exp. 08/16/2026; 251000167, Exp. 08/22/2026; 251000177, Exp. 09/12/2026. |
These are the identifiers FDA published for this recall. Most recall notices list no UPC or model number at all — if the code on your item is not shown here, that does not mean the item is excluded. Check the official notice, or contact the company.
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