Potassium recalls
The FDA has published 18 recalls involving Potassium since 2013. The latest was reported on 31 May 2023. Most were for sterility. PharMedium Services 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 recalls 18 since 2013
Last 12 months 0 reported
Class I 0 0% of total
Ongoing 1 latest 31 May 2023
Recalls per month, last 24 months click a bar for that month Severity split
0 0%17 94%1 6%
Why potassium is recalled
Ongoing potassium recalls 1 active
All potassium recalls, newest first 18 total Reported Class Recall Company Reason Where 31 May 2023 Drug CLASS II Potassium Acetate Injection, 2 mEq/mL recalled Central Admixture Pharmacy Services Sterility Nationwide 23 Sep 2020 Drug CLASS III Potassium Acetate Injection, USP 40 mEq recalled Exela Pharma Sciences Packaging Defects Nationwide 4 Dec 2019 Drug CLASS II Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic, Crystal, NF recalled Avantor Performance Materials Potency & Assay Nationwide 8 Aug 2018 Drug CLASS II Potassium Citrate Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 15 mEq recalled Potassium Citrate Vensun Pharmaceuticals Other PR 8 Aug 2018 Drug CLASS II Potassium Citrate Extended-Release Tablets, USP, 10 mEq recalled Potassium Citrate Vensun Pharmaceuticals Other PR 26 Jul 2017 Drug CLASS II Potassium PHOSphate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection recalled PharMedium Services Sterility Nationwide 26 Jul 2017 Drug CLASS II Potassium PHOSphate in 5% Dextrose Injection, 30 mMol in Intravia recalled PharMedium Services Sterility Nationwide 26 Jul 2017 Drug CLASS II Potassium PHOSphate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection recalled PharMedium Services Sterility Nationwide 26 Jul 2017 Drug CLASS II Potassium PHOSphate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection recalled PharMedium Services Sterility Nationwide 26 Jul 2017 Drug CLASS II Potassium PHOSphate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection recalled PharMedium Services Sterility Nationwide 26 Jul 2017 Drug CLASS II Potassium PHOSphate in 5% Dextrose Injection, 15 mMol recalled PharMedium Services Sterility Nationwide 26 Jul 2017 Drug CLASS II Potassium PHOSphate in 5% Dextrose Injection, 9 mMol in Intravia recalled PharMedium Services Sterility Nationwide 26 Jul 2017 Drug CLASS II Potassium PHOSphate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection recalled PharMedium Services Sterility Nationwide 26 Jul 2017 Drug CLASS II Potassium PHOSphate in 5% Dextrose Injection, 7.5 mMol in Intravia recalled PharMedium Services Sterility Nationwide 26 Jul 2017 Drug CLASS II Potassium PHOSphate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection recalled PharMedium Services Sterility Nationwide 26 Jul 2017 Drug CLASS II Potassium PHOSphate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection recalled PharMedium Services Sterility Nationwide 26 Jul 2017 Drug CLASS II Potassium PHOSphate in 0.9% Sodium Chloride Injection recalled PharMedium Services Sterility Nationwide 17 Jul 2013 Drug CLASS II Potassium Phosphate Injection recalled by Lowlite Investments Lowlite Investments Sterility Nationwide
Should you stop taking Potassium?
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.