Curcumin Emulsion (ImprimisRx) – Excipient Issue (2017)
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
Curcumin Emulsion 10mg/ml Injection, Sterile 10 mL Multiple Dose Vial, For Slow IV Administration, Compounded for a licensed professional or patient use by ImprimisRx, Irvine, CA
Brand
ImprimisRx CA, Inc., dba ImprimisRx
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
03212017@21B Exp:6/19/2017, 03232017@19B Exp:6/21/2017, 03292017@27B Exp:6/27/2017, 03292017@9B Exp:6/27/2017, 04042017@21B Exp:7/3/2017, 04122017@22B Exp:7/11/2017, 04132017@14B Exp:7/12/2017, 04192017@37B Exp:7/18/2017, 04192017@17B Exp:7/18/2017, 04242017@18B Exp:7/23/2017
Products Sold
03212017@21B Exp:6/19/2017; 03232017@19B Exp:6/21/2017; 03292017@27B Exp:6/27/2017; 03292017@9B Exp:6/27/2017; 04042017@21B Exp:7/3/2017; 04122017@22B Exp:7/11/2017; 04132017@14B Exp:7/12/2017; 04192017@37B Exp:7/18/2017; 04192017@17B Exp:7/18/2017; 04242017@18B Exp:7/23/2017
ImprimisRx CA, Inc., dba ImprimisRx is recalling Curcumin Emulsion 10mg/ml Injection, Sterile 10 mL Multiple Dose Vial, For Slow IV Administration, C due to Incorrect/Undeclared Excipient; non-pharmaceutical grade PEG 40 Castor Oil was used due to a mislabeling by the supplier. 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
Incorrect/Undeclared Excipient; non-pharmaceutical grade PEG 40 Castor Oil was used due to a mislabeling by the supplier
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