N-acetyl-l-cysteine recalls
The FDA has published 1 recall involving N-acetyl-l-cysteine since 2025. The latest was reported on 15 Oct 2025. 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 2025
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing1latest 15 Oct 2025
Recalls per month, last 24 months
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Class I 0 0%Class II 1 100%Class III 0 0%
Why n-acetyl-l-cysteine is recalled
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Ongoing n-acetyl-l-cysteine recalls
1 active| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine for Injection, all strengths recalled by GenoGenix | GenoGenix | Sterility | Nationwide |
All n-acetyl-l-cysteine recalls, newest first
1 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine for Injection, all strengths recalled by GenoGenix | GenoGenix | Sterility | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking N-acetyl-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.