Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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Is Carnitine recalled?

Yes — there is an active recall. 15 ongoing FDA recalls mention Carnitine (53 total). Check the affected lots below.

Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Carnitine. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.

Carnitine recalls on record

none so far in 2026; 53 on record, newest first
Class II · Moderate risk

MIC-PLUS Carnitine Injectable

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; FDA inspection identified GMP violations potentially impacting product quality and sterility

Terminated Sterility / contamination The Compounding Pharmacy of America D-1580-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Acetyl-L-Carnitine 500 mg/ml

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; FDA inspection identified GMP violations potentially impacting product quality and sterility

Terminated Sterility / contamination The Compounding Pharmacy of America D-1434-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

L-Carnitine Injection USP 100 mg/ml

Marketed without an Approved NDA/ANDA; IM and SQ injectable products are being recalled because the manufacturing firm is not registered with the FDA as a drug manufacturer

Terminated Unapproved drug Medical Supply Liquidators Llc D-1532-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Mic Plus B12

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Lack of sterility assurance in compounded aseptically filled injectable products.

Terminated Sterility / contamination John W Hollis Inc D-1393-2014
Class I · High risk

Esbelder Man Herbal Blend With L-Carnitine Dietary Supplement

Marketed Without an Approved NDA/ANDA: Products found to contain undeclared sibutramine, N-Desmethylsibutramine, and N-di- Desmethylsibutramine. Sibutramine was removed from the U.S. market for safety reasons, making these products unapproved new drugs.

Terminated Chemical / undeclared Herbal Give Care Llc D-1332-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Lipotropic 50ml w/L-Carnitine

The firm received seven reports of adverse reactions in the form of skin abscesses potentially linked to compounded preservative-free methylprednisolone 80mg/ml 10 ml vials.

Terminated Other Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC D-188-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Lipotropic 10ml with B-12 and L- Carnitine

The firm received seven reports of adverse reactions in the form of skin abscesses potentially linked to compounded preservative-free methylprednisolone 80mg/ml 10 ml vials.

Terminated Other Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC D-183-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Lipo C 30ml

The firm received seven reports of adverse reactions in the form of skin abscesses potentially linked to compounded preservative-free methylprednisolone 80mg/ml 10 ml vials.

Terminated Other Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC D-172-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

L-Carnitine 30ml

The firm received seven reports of adverse reactions in the form of skin abscesses potentially linked to compounded preservative-free methylprednisolone 80mg/ml 10 ml vials.

Terminated Other Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC D-155-2014
Class II · Moderate risk

Carnitine 250mg/ml

The firm received seven reports of adverse reactions in the form of skin abscesses potentially linked to compounded preservative-free methylprednisolone 80mg/ml 10 ml vials.

Terminated Other Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC D-068-2014