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

Yes — there is an active recall. 18 ongoing FDA recalls mention Niacin (48 total). Check the affected lots below.

Most common reason: Sterility / contamination (23 of these recalls)

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

Niacin recalls in 2026

2 initiated in 2026, 48 in total — newest first
Class II · Moderate risk

GSMS Incorporated

Failed Dissolution Specifications: During 12-month long-term stability testing, subject lot was out of specification (low) for stage 3 dissolution at the 24-hour timepoint.

Ongoing Dissolution failure Golden State Medical Supply Inc. NDC 51407-268-90 D-0587-2026
Class II · Moderate risk

Niacin Extended-release Tablets

Failed Dissolution Specifications: during 12M LT stability testing OOS low for Stage 3 dissolution at the 24-hour timepoint.

Ongoing Dissolution failure Lannett Company Inc. NDC 62175-322-46 D-0584-2026
Class II · Moderate risk

Niacin Extended-Release Tablets

CGMP Deviations: Microbial contamination was reported in stagnant water in the duct of the manufacturing equipment.

Completed Microbial contamination Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC NDC 47335-539-81 D-0270-2024
Class II · Moderate risk

Niacin Extended-Release Tablets

CGMP Deviations: Microbial contamination was reported in stagnant water in the duct of the manufacturing equipment.

Completed Microbial contamination Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC NDC 47335-613-81 D-0269-2024
Class II · Moderate risk

Myers Cocktail

Lack of assurance of sterility.

Completed Sterility / contamination Olympia Compounding Pharmacy dba Olympia Pharmacy NDC 73198-0088-10 D-0938-2022
Class II · Moderate risk

Niacin 250mg 110

CGMP Deviations: Intermittent exposure to temperature excursion during storage.

Terminated Temperature excursion Cardinal Health Inc. D-0401-2021