CLASS III Food recall · Reported 28 Dec 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Rx Choice Liquid Vitamin C recalled by Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co

Hi-Tech Pharmacal is recalling Rx Choice Liquid Vitamin C, distributed in 13 states. The recall was initiated on 25 Aug 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot 619618 (Exp. 01/2015)

Quantity recalled7692 bottles

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

Recall details

Recall number: F-0820-2017
FDA event ID: 69095
Recalling firm: Hi-Tech Pharmacal, Amityville, NY
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 25 Aug 2014
FDA classified: 21 Dec 2016
Reported: 28 Dec 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Other Reasons
Product category: Herbal Supplements

Timeline

25 Aug 2014	Recall initiated by company
21 Dec 2016	Classified by FDA	+849 days
28 Dec 2016	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

The firm is recalling Rx CHOICE brand LIQUID VITAMIN C because the active ingredient is at a lower level than stated on the label.

Product as listed by the FDA

Rx CHOICE brand LIQUID VITAMIN C, 16 FL OZ (473 mL), NDC 50383-167-16 --- HI-TECH PHARMACAL CO., INC. Amityville, NY 11701

Where it was distributed

CA, FL, ID, IL, LA, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VT, and Puerto Rico

California Florida Idaho Illinois Louisiana Michigan North Carolina New Jersey New York Ohio Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Vermont

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

The firm is recalling Rx CHOICE brand LIQUID VITAMIN C because the active ingredient is at a lower level than stated on the label.

Which lots are affected?

Lot 619618 (Exp. 01/2015)

Where was it sold?

CA, FL, ID, IL, LA, MI, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, VT, and Puerto Rico

What should I do if I have it?

Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.

What does Class III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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