B-12 recalls
The FDA has published 1 recall involving B-12 since 2013. The latest was reported on 18 Sep 2013. Most were for sterility. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls1since 2013
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 18 Sep 2013
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 1 100%Class III 0 0%
Why b-12 is recalled
Companies
By year
All b-12 recalls, newest first
1 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | B-12/Lidocaine 25/10MG/ML, all presentations recalled | Beacon Hill Medical Pharmacy, P.C | Sterility | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking B-12?
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.