The Apothecary Shoppe Methylcobalamin Injection Recall: Lack of Sterility Risk
The Apothecary Shoppe recalls Methylcobalamin 5000 mcg/mL injections due to lack of sterility from a recalled filter. Affected vials were sold with specific batch dates and expiration dates.
Recall notice
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; medication was sterilized with a recalled filter
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What happened, in plain English
The Apothecary Shoppe is recalling Methylcobalamin 5000 mcg/mL injections because the sterilization process used a faulty filter, risking contamination. This could lead to infections if the medication is used without proper sterility. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/42445-the-apothecary-shoppe-methylcobalamin-injection-recall-lack-of-sterility-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/42445-the-apothecary-shoppe-methylcobalamin-injection-recall-lack-of-sterility-risk · Updated October 9, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0002-2017
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“The Apothecary Shoppe Methylcobalamin Injection Recall: Lack of Sterility Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 9, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/42445-the-apothecary-shoppe-methylcobalamin-injection-recall-lack-of-sterility-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0002-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0002-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The medication was sterilized using a filter that was recalled due to potential contamination risks. This means the injection could be contaminated with bacteria, leading to infections if administered.
Who’s affected
Patients prescribed this medication by a healthcare provider who received the vials from The Apothecary Shoppe Compounding Pharmacy in Jenks, OK. Those using the product without proper sterility checks are at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for vials labeled 'Methylcobalamin 5000 mcg/mL Injection' in sizes 1-5 mL, packaged by The Apothecary Shoppe Compounding Pharmacy in Jenks, OK. The batch numbers include 071222016 (BUD 01/08/2017) and 05112016 (BUD 11/07/2016).
- Brand
The Apothecary Shoppe- Category
Drug
All 3 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
Oklahoma
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-0002-2017 | Methylcobalamin 5000 mcg/mL Injection, packaged in 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 mL vials, IM, Rx, The Apothecary Shoppe Compounding Pharmacy, Jenks, OK; 071222016@24 BUD 01/08/2017, 05112016@8 BUD 11/07/2016 | 419 mL total |
| D-0003-2017 | Phenotolamine 0.4mg/Prostaglandin 20mcg/mL packaged in 2.5 mL sterile vials, IM, Rx, The Apothecary Shoppe, Jenks, OK; 05162016@18 BUD 09/13/2016; 07052016@9 BUD 11/02/2016; 08032016@13 BUD 12/01/2016 | 455 mL total volume |
| D-0004-2017 | Tri-Mix 18/1/10 (Papaverine 18mg, Phentolamine 1 mg, Prostaglandin 10 mcg/mL) packaged in 2.5 mL sterile vials, IM, Rx, The Apothecary Shoppe, Jenks, OK; 07252016@22 BUD 09/22/2016; 08102016@28 BUD 10/08/2016 | 247.5 mL total volume |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Identify the vial size and batch number to confirm if it is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Oklahoma.
FDA distribution: “Oklahoma” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Oklahoma.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 16 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
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- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0002-2017 (September 12, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0002-2017 to see it in context.
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