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

Yes — there is an active recall. 24 ongoing FDA recalls mention Vancomycin (149 total). Check the affected lots below.

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

Vancomycin recalls on record

none so far in 2026; 149 on record, newest first
Class II · Moderate risk

Vancomycin HCL

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Product sterility cannot be guaranteed.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Sentara Enterprises D-0623-2016
Class II · Moderate risk

Vancomycin Ophthalmic PF 0.5 mL

Lack of Assurance of Sterility; The firm is recalling all sterile preparations that are within expiry due to deficient practices which may have an impact on sterility assurance.

Terminated Sterility / contamination US Compounding Inc NDC 62295-0209-64 D-0291-2016
Class II · Moderate risk

Vancomycin 25 mg/mL Opthalmic Solution

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Process deficiencies were observed in the sterile ophthalmic and injectable products that could have compromised the sterility of the product.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Liberty Drug & Surgical D-1387-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Vancomycin

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Sterility of product is not assured.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Lincare, Inc. D-1188-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Fortified Vancomycin 25 mg/1 mL Opth Drops

Lack of Assurance of Sterility and Stability Data does not Support Expiry: recent inspection observations associated with certain quality control procedures that present a risk to sterility and quality assurance.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Health Innovations Pharmacy, Inc D-1042-2015
Class II · Moderate risk

Vancomycin HCl active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in…

Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.

Terminated Cross-contamination Attix Pharmaceuticals D-949-2015