L-cysteine recalls
The FDA has published 2 recalls involving L-cysteine since 2016. The latest was reported on 23 Nov 2016. 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 recalls2since 2016
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 23 Nov 2016
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 l-cysteine is recalled
Companies
By year
All l-cysteine recalls, newest first
2 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Injection recalled by Sandoz | Sandoz | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | L-Cysteine Hydrochloride Injection, USP, 50 mg/mL Pharmacy Vials recalled | Sandoz | Sterility | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking L-cysteine?
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.