CLASS II Food recall · Reported 7 Sep 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report

Sweetums 24% sucrose solution preservative free recalled

Clinical Innovations is recalling Sweetums 24% sucrose solution preservative free, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 19 Jul 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesVPSU15031250 20114a 12/12/2022 VPSU15031250 21001a 01/31/2023 VPSU15031250 21001b 01/31/2023 VPSU15031250 21004a 01/11/2023 VPSU15031250 21004b 01/31/2023 VPSU15031250 21007a 01/31/2023 VPSU15031250 21007b 01/31/2023 VPSU15031250 21007c 01/30/2023 VPSU15031250 21015a 02/28/2023 VPSU15031250 21015b 02/28/2023 VPSU15031250 21022a 02/28/2023 VPSU15031250 21040d 03/29/2023 VPSU15031250 21043a 04/13/2023 VPSU15031250 21043b 04/30/2023 VPSU15031250 21049a 04/30/2023 VPSU15031250 21049b 04/30/2023 VPSU15031250 21051a 05/31/2023 VPSU15031250 21056b 05/31/2023 VPSU15031250 21069a 06/21/2023 VPSU15031250 21081a 07/31/2023 VPSU15031250 21081b 07/31/2023 VPSU15033250 20115a 12/12/2022 VPSU15033250 21002a 01/31/2023 VPSU15033250 21006a 01/31/2023 VPSU15033250 21037a 03/31/2023 VPSU15033250 21040b 03/31/2023 VPSU15033250 21056a 05/31/2023 VPSU15033250 21062a 06/30/2023 VPSU15033250 21076a 07/31/2023 VPSU15033250 21089a 08/10/2023 VPSU15033250B 21040c 03/31/2023 VP = Was used to distinguish product for specific customers. The decision was made to consolidate the naming of the SKUs. For ease of consolidation the prefix VP was maintained. SU = SweetUms 15033 = 1 mL capacity of vial 15031 = 2 mL capacity of vial 15032 = 2 mL capacity of vial w/preservatives 250 = number of units in a box A = All lots have an A. If the product needs to be sub-lotted QA issues new paperwork for the sublot with a "B".

Quantity recalled10,922 boxes (250 vials/box) total

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-1684-2022
FDA event ID: 90607
Recalling firm: Clinical Innovations, Murray, UT
Brand: Sweetums
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 19 Jul 2022
FDA classified: 1 Sep 2022
Reported: 7 Sep 2022
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Particulate Matter
Product category: Bread

Timeline

19 Jul 2022	Recall initiated by company
1 Sep 2022	Classified by FDA	+44 days
7 Sep 2022	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

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

Reason for recall

Firm received complaints of leaking, black liquid, and black particulates in the product vials.

Product as listed by the FDA

Sweetums 24% sucrose solution preservative free. Vials containing 1ml or 2ml of 24% sucrose in purified water. Product is administered by drop using vials and tip allows controlled administration directly to tongue or buccal surface. Product is only used in the hospital setting including the NICU. VPSU15031250, 2mL vial, box qty 250 UPC VPSU15033250, 1mL vial, box 250 UPC VPSU15033250B, 1mL vial, individually wrapped, box qty 250 UPC 00814247020314

Where it was distributed

Nationwide - all 48 states plus Washington DC and Puerto Rico. Australia and United Arab Emirates (Dubai).

Nationwide District of Columbia Puerto Rico

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Firm received complaints of leaking, black liquid, and black particulates in the product vials.

Which lots are affected?

VPSU15031250 20114a 12/12/2022 VPSU15031250 21001a 01/31/2023 VPSU15031250 21001b 01/31/2023 VPSU15031250 21004a 01/11/2023 VPSU15031250 21004b 01/31/2023 VPSU15031250 21007a 01/31/2023 VPSU15031250 21007b 01/31/2023 VPSU15031250 21007c 01/30/2023 VPSU15031250 21015a 02/28/2023 VPSU15031250 21015b 02/28/2023 VPSU15031250 21022a 02/28/2023 VPSU15031250 21040d 03/29/2023 VPSU15031250 21043a 04/13/2023 VPSU15031250 21043b 04/30/2023 VPSU15031250 21049a 04/30/2023 VPSU15031250 21049b 04/30/2023 VPSU15031250 21051a 05/31/2023 VPSU15031250 21056b 05/31/2023 VPSU15031250 21069a 06/21/2023 VPSU15031250 21081a 07/31/2023 VPSU15031250 21081b 07/31/2023 VPSU15033250 20115a 12/12/2022 VPSU15033250 21002a 01/31/2023 VPSU15033250 21006a 01/31/2023 VPSU15033250 21037a 03/31/2023 VPSU15033250 21040b 03/31/2023 VPSU15033250 21056a 05/31/2023 VPSU15033250 21062a 06/30/2023 VPSU15033250 21076a 07/31/2023 VPSU15033250 21089a 08/10/2023 VPSU15033250B 21040c 03/31/2023 VP = Was used to distinguish product for specific customers. The decision was made to consolidate the naming of the SKUs. For ease of consolidation the prefix VP was maintained. SU = SweetUms 15033 = 1 mL capacity of vial 15031 = 2 mL capacity of vial 15032 = 2 mL capacity of vial w/preservatives 250 = number of units in a box A = All lots have an A. If the product needs to be sub-lotted QA issues new paperwork for the sublot with a "B".

Where was it sold?

Nationwide - all 48 states plus Washington DC and Puerto Rico. Australia and United Arab Emirates (Dubai).

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 II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

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.

Other products in this recall event

1 other product · FDA event 90607

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Sweetums 24% sucrose solution with preservative recalled.

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