The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0772-2026·Announced 2026-08-19

Victory Medical Center Pharmacy Recalls Glutathione Vials Due to Contamination

Victory Medical Center Pharmacy is recalling 91 vials of Glutathione (MDV) 200 mg/mL due to bacterial endotoxin contamination.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Victory Medical Center Pharmacy is recalling 91 vials of Glutathione (MDV), 200 mg/mL, 30 mL vials. The product is a sterile injection containing Glutathione, Ascorbic Acid, Benzyl Alcohol, and Na Hydroxide. The recall is being conducted because out-of-specifications results were obtained for bacterial endotoxin.

The affected lots are #1984345, #1980571, and #1981940, with a use-before date of 08/27/2026. The products were distributed nationwide in the United States.

Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using the affected product immediately and contact Victory Medical Center Pharmacy for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Glutathione (MDV), 200 mg/mL, 30 mL vial, each mL contains Glutathione 200 mg, Ascorbic Acid 20 mg, Benzyl Alcohol 1.5%, Na Hydroxide (Ph Adjust) in sterile water for injection, VMC.
Affected units
91

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (4)

  • Lot # 1984345
  • 1980571
  • 1981940
  • Use Before Date: 08/27/2026.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.