October 13, 2010 – A recall was issued for bottles of 40 mg Lipitor, due to a small number of reports of an uncharacteristic odor related to the packaging.
A medical assessment has determined that the odor is not likely to cause adverse health effects. However, Pfizer recommends that anyone taking 40 mg Lipitor who experiences a strange odor should return the tablets to their pharmacist.
For more information: www.lipitor.com