Nystatin Suspension (VistaPharm) – Water Contamination (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
Nystatin Oral Suspension, USP 500,000 Units/5 mL, a). 50 unit dose cups of 5 mL per case (NDC No. 66689-037-50), b). 100 unit dose cups of 5 mL per case (NDC 66689-037-99), Rx only, Manufactured by VistaPharm, Largo, FL 33771.
Brand
VistaPharm, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
a). Lot No. 428900, 425600 (Exp. 05/17), 421200 (Exp. 04/17), 413600 (Exp. 02/17), 411500 (Exp. 01/17), 417200 (Exp. 03/17) b). Lot No. 429300 (Exp. 06/17), 426500 (Exp. 05/17), 420600 (Exp. 03/17), 417000 (Exp.03/17), 412900 (Exp. 01/17), 409900 (Exp. 01/17)
Products Sold
a). Lot No. 428900, 425600 (Exp. 05/17); 421200 (Exp. 04/17), 413600 (Exp. 02/17), 411500 (Exp. 01/17), 417200 (Exp. 03/17) b). Lot No. 429300 (Exp. 06/17) ,426500 (Exp. 05/17), 420600 (Exp. 03/17), 417000 (Exp.03/17), 412900 (Exp. 01/17), 409900 (Exp. 01/17)
VistaPharm, Inc. is recalling Nystatin Oral Suspension, USP 500,000 Units/5 mL, a). 50 unit dose cups of 5 mL per case (NDC No. 66 due to CGMP Deviations: Purified water used to manufacture the drug products may have been contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.. 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
CGMP Deviations: Purified water used to manufacture the drug products may have been contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia.
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