Serious riskFDA announcementsAug 5, 2026

VMC compounded glutathione vials recalled for elevated endotoxin levels

Victory Medical Center Pharmacy identified elevated bacterial endotoxin levels in certain lots of its compounded glutathione 200 mg/mL multi-dose vials used for injection. Endotoxin contamination can cause serious reactions including fever, low blood pressure, severe headache, and in rare cases, anaphylactic shock or death. The pharmacy has received reports of adverse events from patients who received the product.

From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All Victory Medical Center Pharmacy recalls

What to do

Stop using the product immediately if you have one of the affected lots (1980571, 1981940, or 1984345).
Quarantine any recalled vials and contact Victory Medical Center Pharmacy at (512) 279-0985 to arrange pickup.
Call your prescribing physician if you experienced fever, chills, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, or injection site reactions after use.
Report any adverse reactions to the FDA's MedWatch program at www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm or call 1-800-332-1088.

Call · 512-279-0985 Official notice ↗

Is yours affected?

Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.

Sold in: Nationwide
Made for: Adults (0 months and older)

Photos from the FDA

Compounded Glutathione 200 mg/mL in bottle

Compounded Glutathione 200 mg/mL label, Exp August 27, 2026

Details

Illnesses reported: Yes

In the FDA's words

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 5, 2026 – Austin, Texas, Victory Medical Center Pharmacy is voluntarily recalling certain lots of Compounded Glutathione 200 mg/mL Multi-Dose Vials to the patient level. The product is being recalled because pharmacy testing identified elevated bacterial endotoxin levels

Risk Statement: There is reasonable probability that injectable products with elevated endotoxin levels could cause significant medical events including fevers, hypotension, inflammatory reactions, anaphylactic shock and death. To date, Victory Medical Center Pharmacy has received reports of adverse events including fever, chills, severe headache, nausea, vomiting, tachycardia, changes in blood pressure, body aches, and instances of injection site reactions.

The affected product information is as follows:

Read the full announcement

Product

Dosage Form

Lot Number

Expiration Date

VMC Compounded Glutathione 200 mg/mL

Multi-Dose Vial

1980571

August 27, 2026

1981940

1984345

This compounded glutathione was distributed to consumers in Texas, Florida, and New York

Victory Medical Center Pharmacy is notifying its prescribers and patients by telephone and mail and is arranging for retrieval and proper disposition of the recalled product.

Patients who have product from an affected lot should:

Stop using the product immediately and quarantine any product subject to this recall. Patients and prescribers will receive a full refund for recalled product if they have not already been reimbursed.

Contact Victory Medical Center Pharmacy to arrange for retrieval and proper disposition of the recalled product.

Contact their prescribing physician if they have experienced any symptoms or problems that may be related to use of this product.

Prescribers and patients with questions regarding this recall can contact Victory Medical Center Pharmacy at (512) 279-0985, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., and Sunday 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. CST.

Your assistance is appreciated and necessary to prevent consumer illness or patient harm.

Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.

Complete and submit the report Online : www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm

Regular Mail or Fax : Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178