The recall of a widely used statin taken by those with high cholesterol is raising more attention than recalls sometimes do.

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The recall comes after the maker determined the drug may not dissolve or release its active ingredient in a way that meets regulations and standards.

A drug company has recalled thousands of bottles of its cholesterol medication due to it may not dissolve properly.

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If you take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, you may have noticed a flurry of news coverage since late October 2025 about an extensive recall of thousands of bottles of atorvastatin, the generic version of Lipitor.

The FDA said that over 140,000 bottles of the Lipitor generic potentially failed to meet "dissolution specifications."

Multiple recalls issued for food and medication, including cheese, canned fruit, jerky, soda and statins. FDA and USDA cite high levels of lead, E. coli, metal fragments and contamination risks in these products. Affected sellers include Costco, Sam’s Club, Walmart and Wegmans.

The FDA announced a nationwide recall of over 140,000 bottles of a prescription cholesterol medication due to “failed dissolution specifications,” announced earlier this month. Ascend Laboratories of New Jersey recalled certain bottles of atorvastatin calcium tablets,