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 Co is recalling Rx Choice Liquid Vitamin C, distributed in 16 states. The recall was initiated on 28 Jul 2014 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot 618283 (Exp. 01/2015), Lot 620151 (Exp. 03/2015), Lot 623407 (Exp. 09/2015) --- EXTENSION: Lots 620915 (Expiry 04/2015), 622298 (Exp. 07/2015), 624881 (Exp. 12/2015), 625981 (Exp. 02/2016), 626967 (Exp. 04/2016), 627676 (Exp. 05/2016).

Quantity recalled22,872 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-0817-2017
FDA event ID: 68873
Recalling firm: Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co, Amityville, NY
Brand: Rx Choice
Classification: Class III
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 28 Jul 2014
FDA classified: 20 Dec 2016
Reported: 28 Dec 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Other Reasons
Product category: Herbal Supplements

Timeline

28 Jul 2014	Recall initiated by company
20 Dec 2016	Classified by FDA	+876 days
28 Dec 2016	Published in enforcement report	+8 days

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

Reason for recall

Out-of-specification results for pH.

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, MN, NC, ND, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, VT and Puerto Rico

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

Questions about this recall

Is Rx Choice Liquid Vitamin C recalled?

Yes. Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co recalled Rx Choice Liquid Vitamin C on 28 Jul 2014. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0817-2017.

Why was it recalled?

Out-of-specification results for pH.

Which lots are affected?

Lot 618283 (Exp. 01/2015), Lot 620151 (Exp. 03/2015), Lot 623407 (Exp. 09/2015) --- EXTENSION: Lots 620915 (Expiry 04/2015), 622298 (Exp. 07/2015), 624881 (Exp. 12/2015), 625981 (Exp. 02/2016), 626967 (Exp. 04/2016), 627676 (Exp. 05/2016).

Where was it sold?

CA, FL, ID, IL, LA, MI, MN, NC, ND, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, 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 21 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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