Barr Recalling 3 Lots of Oral Contraceptive

Barr Laboratories Inc. said it is voluntarily recalling three lots of its Nortrel 7/7/7 28-day oral contraceptive because they might have been improperly packaged, perhaps increasing the risk of pregnancy.

The Woodcliff Lake, N.J.-based company said the recall affects lots 290122001, 290122002 and 290122003, involving about 470,000 packages. It said it is implementing the recall because two consumers reported the color-coded tablets were in the wrong sequence.

Barr said the first, or top, row should contain yellow tablets, the second blue tablets, the third peach tablets and the fourth white tablets. Taking them in the wrong order might result in an increased risk of pregnancy or menstrual cycle changes, it said.

People with questions can call Barr at (800) 222-0190, ext. 33302.

Barr shares fell 94 cents to $68.36 on the NYSE.