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

Q: "Was Bottles with cracked caps containing Temodar® (Temozolomide) and Temozolomide (generic) capsules recalled?"

"Yes. CPSC recall #15219 was issued on 2015-08-18. %!s(\u003cnil\u003e)"

Recall Date

2015-08-18

Products Involved

Bottles with cracked caps containing Temodar® (Temozolomide) and Temozolomide (generic) capsules

Full Recall Description

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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Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28