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Class I · High risk Ongoing Initiated Aug 5, 2026 (2 months ago)

Glutathione 200 mg/mL

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Microbial Contamination of Sterile Products - out of specifications results were obtained for bacterial endotoxin.

Cause type: Microbial contamination

Bacteria, mold, yeast or other microorganisms detected in the product. Contamination can occur from water systems, equipment or handling, and can cause infection. All microbial contamination recalls.

What was recalled

Glutathione 200 mg/mL, 30 mL sterile multidose vial, Each vial contains: Glutathione, Ascorbic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol & sterile water for injection, For IM or IV Injection Use Only, RX only, Optimal Balance Pharmacy, 2204 Cypress Creek Pkwy Suite F, Houston, TX 77090

Drug: Alcohol

Recalling firm
Optimal Balance Pharmacy
Origin
TX, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Company announcement
Aug 19, 2026 · FDA notice with lot numbers
FDA recall number
D-0851-2026 · FDA notice

Treat this as urgent. Class I means FDA judged there is a reasonable probability of serious harm. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches the recalled lots, do not take another dose before you have spoken to your pharmacist or prescriber - today, not next week.

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