Optimal Balance Pharmacy glutathione injection recalled for elevated endotoxin levels
What this means
Optimal Balance Pharmacy identified elevated bacterial endotoxin levels in one lot of compounded glutathione 200 mg/mL multi-dose vials during testing. Endotoxins can cause fevers, low blood pressure, severe allergic reactions, and in serious cases, death. The pharmacy has already received reports of adverse events including fever, chills, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, and allergic-like reactions.
- Stop using the product immediately if you have it.
- Contact Optimal Balance Pharmacy at (218) 919-2964 (9am–5pm CST, Monday–Friday) to return the recalled vial.
- Call your prescribing doctor right away if you have experienced fever, chills, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, pain, or allergic symptoms after using this product.
- Report any adverse reactions to FDA MedWatch at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm or call 1-800-332-1088.
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The agency's original wording
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 19, 2026 – Houston, Texas, Optimal Balance Pharmacy is voluntarily recalling one lot of Compounded Glutathione 200 MG/ML 30 ML Multi-Dose Vials to the patient level. The product is being recalled because pharmacy testing identified elevated bacterial endotoxin levels.
Official notice
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/optimal-balance-pharmacy-issues-voluntary-nationwide-recall-certain-lots-compounded-glutathione-200More Optimal Balance Pharmacy recalls
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