Riboflavin recalls

The FDA has published 2 recalls involving Riboflavin since 2012. The latest was reported on 20 Jul 2016. Most were for sterility. Medaus 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 2012

Last 12 months0reported

Class I00% of total

Ongoing0latest 20 Jul 2016

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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0Nov '24 0 0 0Feb 0 0 0May 0 0 0Aug 0 0 0Nov 0 0 0Feb 0 0 0May 0 0 0Aug 0 0

Severity split

Class I 0 0%Class II 2 100%Class III 0 0%

Why riboflavin is recalled

Sterility2100%

Companies

By year

2016150%
2012150%

All riboflavin recalls, newest first

2 total

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
20 Jul 2016Drug	CLASS II	Riboflavin 10MG/ML (PF), In a) Vials and b) Vials, Medaus Pharmacy recalled	Medaus	Sterility	Nationwide
22 Aug 2012Drug	CLASS II	Riboflavin Solution 0.1% Ophthalmic recalled	Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab	Sterility	Nationwide

Should you stop taking Riboflavin?

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.