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

Yes — there is an active recall. 2 ongoing FDA recalls mention Lactulose (9 total). Check the affected lots below.

Most common reason: Microbial contamination (7 of these recalls)

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

Lactulose recalls on record

none so far in 2026; 9 on record, newest first
Class II · Moderate risk

Lactulose Solution

CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.

Ongoing Stability / shelf life Akorn, Inc. D-0815-2023
Class II · Moderate risk

Lactulose Solution

CGMP Deviations: Firm went out of business and could no longer continue stability studies.

Ongoing Stability / shelf life Akorn, Inc. D-0814-2023
Class II · Moderate risk

Lactulose Solution

cGMP Deviations: Potential product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (B.cepacia) and Ralstonia pickettii (R. pickettii).

Terminated Microbial contamination Torrent Pharma Inc D-1373-2019
Class II · Moderate risk

Lactulose Solution

cGMP Deviations: Potential product contamination with Burkholderia cepacia (B.cepacia) and Ralstonia pickettii (R. pickettii).

Terminated Microbial contamination Torrent Pharma Inc D-1372-2019
Class II · Moderate risk

Lactulose Solution

Microbial contamination of non-sterile product: product failed Total Yeast/Mold Count specification.

Terminated Microbial contamination VistaPharm, Inc. NDC 66689-038-01 D-1053-2017
Class II · Moderate risk

Lactulose Solution

Microbial contamination of non-sterile product: product failed Total Yeast/Mold Count specification.

Terminated Microbial contamination VistaPharm, Inc. NDC 66689-038-50 D-1052-2017
Class II · Moderate risk

Lactulose Solution

CGMP Deviations: Purified water used to manufacture the drug products may have been contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.

Terminated Microbial contamination VistaPharm, Inc. D-0463-2017
Class II · Moderate risk

Lactulose Solution

CGMP Deviations: Purified water used to manufacture the drug products may have been contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.

Terminated Microbial contamination VistaPharm, Inc. D-0462-2017
Class II · Moderate risk

Lactulose Solution

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: bulk solution tested positive for the presence of the bacteria, Burkholderia cepacia.

Terminated Microbial contamination VistaPharm, Inc. NDC 66689-039-01 D-0146-2017