Pfizer Inc. recalls 25% Dextrose Injection, USP 2.5 grams (250 mg/mL) 10 mL Single-dose, Rx Only, Hospira, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045 USA,
Pfizer recalls 25% Dextrose Injection (250 mg/mL) due to incorrect or missing expiration date on labels. This affects single-dose medical products sold to hospitals. Contact Pfizer for details.
Lower-risk recall
Labeling: Incorrect or Missing Lot and/or expiration date.
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What happened, in plain English
Pfizer is recalling a specific type of dextrose injection used in hospitals because the expiration date on the label is incorrect. This could lead to improper medication use if healthcare workers rely on the wrong date. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/37668-pfizer-recalls-25-dextrose-injection-incorrect-expiration-date-labeling.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/37668-pfizer-recalls-25-dextrose-injection-incorrect-expiration-date-labeling · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0577-2020
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“Pfizer recalls 25% Dextrose Injection: Incorrect expiration date labeling.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/37668-pfizer-recalls-25-dextrose-injection-incorrect-expiration-date-labeling. Based on FDA recall #D-0577-2020 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0577-2020%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The expiration date printed on the syringe is incorrect (listed as 1AUG2021 instead of the actual date). This could cause medication to be used after it has expired, potentially leading to ineffective treatment or safety issues.
Who’s affected
Healthcare facilities that use this dextrose injection for medical treatments. Hospital staff and patients receiving the product are at risk if they use the incorrect expiration date.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the product name '25% Dextrose Injection, USP 2.5 grams (250 mg/mL) 10 mL Single-dose, Rx Only' with the lot number 80-292-EV and expiration date printed as 1AUG2021 on the syringe.
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What to do — step by step
Check Label Date
Verify the expiration date on the syringe matches the actual expiration date (not listed as 1AUG2021).
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The product is safe if the expiration date is correctly labeled. However, the incorrect expiration date listed here could lead to using expired medication.
How do I know if I have the recalled product?
Look for the lot number 80-292-EV and expiration date printed as 1AUG2021 on the syringe.
What should I do if I have this product?
Contact Pfizer directly for instructions on how to handle the product, as the recall remedy is not specified in the record.
Contact Pfizer
We’ve drafted a message you can send Pfizer to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0577-2020 — Pfizer Pfizer Hello, I own a Pfizer that is covered by recall D-0577-2020 from Pfizer. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0577-2020 (November 27, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0577-2020 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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