Methionine/Inositol Injection (Franck's Lab) – Sterility Concern (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
METHIONINE/INOSITOL/CHOLINE CHLORIDE/CHROM/B12 (C) 0.8/1.6/1.6/0.0001/0.03% INJE 10 ML 200 ML 30 ML 50 ML; METHIONINE/INOSITOL/CHOLINE CHLORIDE/CHROM/B12 (M) 0.8/1.6/1.6/0.0001/0.03% INJE 10 ML 150 ML 180 ML 30 ML 360 ML 4 ML 5 ML; METHIONINE/INOSITOL/CHOLINE CHLORIDE/CHROM/VIT B-12 0.8/1.6/1.6/0.0001/0.03% IN 30 ML;
Brand
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Rx #'s: 0391506 0387832 0379379 0384684 0393073 0401183 0362996 0390985 0391304 0391536 0401641 0405794 0381389 0354014 0394430 0376201 0391434 0391655 0399075 0399950 0400595 0401944 0406909 0408906 0408911 0409594 0409904 0394430 0406648 0372200 0387977 0389172 0390806 0392300 0392584 0394307 0394757 0398054 0398203 0399720 0400786 0402244 0402746 0406118 0406497 0409911 0410108 0394860 0363347 0406812 0394712 0374379 0395812 0402219 0371817 0380501 0403485
Franck's Lab Inc., d.b.a. Franck's Compounding Lab is recalling METHIONINE/INOSITOL/CHOLINE CHLORIDE/CHROM/B12 (C) 0.8/1.6/1.6/0.0001/0.03% INJE 10 ML 200 ML 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. FDA env. 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. 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