At-Home IV Recall Warns of Potentially Fatal Endotoxin Risk
Summary
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a nationwide recall of several intravenous (IV) wellness injection products made by Centric Compounding LLC due to dangerous levels of endotoxins in an ingredient. These endotoxins are harmful bacterial toxins that can cause serious and possibly fatal reactions when injected directly into the bloodstream.Key Facts
- The recall was announced on September 9 and covers six lots of three IV products: Glutathione, Myer's Cocktail, and Tri-Immune Boost.
- These products were supplied directly to patients through home delivery and to healthcare providers across the country.
- The contaminated ingredient is a glutathione pharmaceutical used in making the injections, which contained high levels of endotoxins.
- Endotoxins come from some bacteria and can trigger severe immune system reactions when injected into the bloodstream.
- Symptoms reported from the recalled products include fever, chills, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, and fatigue.
- Intravenous exposure to endotoxins is especially dangerous as it bypasses the body's natural defenses against infection.
- The FDA warns that exposure can lead to serious health events such as low blood pressure, severe allergic reactions, sepsis-like illness, and death.
- Consumers are advised to stop using these products immediately, discard any affected vials, and contact a healthcare provider if they have symptoms.
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