Ascorbic Acid Injectable (Franck's Lab) – sterility risk (2012)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
ASCORBIC ACID (BEET SOURCE) 500MG/ML INJECTABLE 100 ML, 150 ML, 200 ML, 250 ML, 300 ML, 400 ML, 500 ML, 60 ML; ASCORBIC ACID (CORN SOURCE) 500MG/ML INJECTABLE 100 ML; ASCORBIC ACID, 50ML SDPF, VIAL** 500MG/ML INJECTABLE 50 ML, 500 ML; ASCORBIC/B1/B2/B3/B5/B6/B12/METHIONINE/INOSITOL/CHOLINE/LIDO INJECTABLE 40 ML, 50 ML, 60 ML (14 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
Brand
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Rx #'s: 0388808, 0406214, 0388808, 0406214, 0388808, 0388808, 0388808, 0406214, 0400763, 0402158, 0393558, 0393558, 0394256
Products Sold
Rx #'s: 0388808, 0406214, 0388808, 0406214, 0388808, 0388808, 0388808, 0406214, 0400763, 0402158, 0393558, 0393558, 0394256
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab is recalling ASCORBIC ACID (BEET SOURCE) 500MG/ML INJECTABLE 100 ML, 150 ML, 200 ML, 250 ML, 300 ML, 400 ML, 500 due to Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because . This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Lack of Assurance of Sterility: Franck's Lab Inc. initiated a recall of all Sterile Human Drugs distributed between 11/21/2011 and 05/21/2012 because FDA environmental sampling revealed the presence of microorganisms and fungal growth in the clean room where sterile products were prepared.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026