Amino Acid recalls
The FDA has published 2 recalls involving Amino Acid since 2019. The latest was reported on 27 Jul 2022. Most were for sterility. Nephron Sterile Compounding Center has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls2since 2019
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 27 Jul 2022
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 2 100%Class III 0 0%
Why amino acid is recalled
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All amino acid recalls, newest first
2 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Amino Acid Injection (50 mg/mL) recalled by Nephron Sterile Compounding | Nephron Sterile Compounding Center | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Amino Acid Injection (50 mg/mL) L-Arginine HCl recalled | Nephron Pharmaceuticals | Sterility | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Amino Acid?
Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.