Bedford Pharmacy Recalls P-P-P Injection Due to Sterility Risk
Bedford Pharmacy recalls one vial of P-P-P (COBAL) injection due to lack of sterility assurance. Check lot numbers and expiration dates.
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What happened, in plain English
Bedford Pharmacy is recalling a single vial of P-P-P (COBAL) 30-1-5/mL Injection because there was no assurance that the product remained sterile. The recall affects units distributed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts with lot number 08182015@6, which expired on October 2, 2015. Because sterility cannot be guaranteed, there is a risk of infection if the medication is used. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/43626-bedford-pharmacy-recalls-p-p-p-cobal-30-1-5.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/43626-bedford-pharmacy-recalls-p-p-p-cobal-30-1-5 · Updated October 12, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0048-2016
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“Bedford Pharmacy Recalls P-P-P Injection Due to Sterility Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 12, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/43626-bedford-pharmacy-recalls-p-p-p-cobal-30-1-5. Based on FDA recall #D-0048-2016 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0048-2016%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The primary hazard is a lack of assurance of sterility, meaning bacteria or other contaminants could have entered the vial. Using a non-sterile injection can lead to serious infections or other adverse health effects when introduced into the body.
Who’s affected
Patients in New Hampshire and Massachusetts who received this specific vial from Bedford Pharmacy between September 2015 and its expiration date. Individuals with compromised immune systems may be at higher risk for infection if the product was used.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for P-P-P (COBAL) 30-1-5/mL Injection manufactured by Bedford Pharmacy. Specifically check for lot number 08182015@6 and an expiration date of 10/02/2015. The product was distributed in New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
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All 13 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.
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Class II- Status
Terminated- Distribution
NH, MA
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-0040-2016 | Methylcobalamin (preservative Free) 1 mg/mL Injection, Bedford Pharmacy, 209 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110, (603) 472-3919; Lot #: 09102015@9, Exp 10/25/15 | 1 vial |
| D-0041-2016 | P-P-P (COBAL) 30-1-20/mL, Injection, Bedford Pharmacy, 209 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110, (603) 472-3919; Lot #: 08132015@9, Exp 09/27/2015 | 4 vials |
| D-0042-2016 | P-P (COBAL) 30-2 /mL, Injection, Bedford Pharmacy, 209 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110, (603) 472-3919; Lot #: 09012015@3, Exp 10/16/2015 | 4 vials |
| D-0043-2016 | Methylcobalamin (Bacteriostatic) 1 mg/mL Injection, Bedford Pharmacy, 209 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110, (603) 472-3919; Lot #: 08132015@17, Exp 09/27/2015 | 1 vial |
| D-0044-2016 | Hydroxocobalamin 20 mg/mL Injection, Bedford Pharmacy, 209 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110, (603) 472-3919; Lot #: 08042015@3, Exp 09/18/2015 | 1 vial |
| D-0045-2016 | Acetylcysteine 10% Opthalmic Solution, Bedford Pharmacy, 209 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110, (603) 472-3919; Lot #: 07232015@1, Exp 09/06/29015 | 2 bottles |
| D-0046-2016 | Testosterone Cypionate (Complete Formula) 100 mg/mL, Injection, Bedford Pharmacy, 209 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110, (603) 472-3919; Lot #: 09082015@12, Exp10/23/2015; 09032015@16, Exp 10/18/2015 | 3 vials |
| D-0047-2016 | Testosterone Cypionate (Complete Formula) 200 mg/mL, Injection, Bedford Pharmacy, 209 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110, (603) 472-3919; Lot #: 09032015@16 , Exp 10/18/2015 | 2 vial |
| D-0048-2016 | P-P-P (COBAL) 30-1-5/mL, Injection,Bedford Pharmacy, 209 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110, (603) 472-3919; Lot #: 08182015@6, Exp 10/02/2015 | 1 vial |
| D-0049-2016 | P-P-P (COBAL) 30-4-40/mL, Injection, Bedford Pharmacy, 209 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110, (603) 472-3919; Lot #: 09082015@4, Exp 10/23/2015 | 1 vial |
| D-0050-2016 | P-P-P (COBAL) 30-2- 30/mL, Injection, Bedford Pharmacy, 209 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110, (603) 472-3919; Lot #: 07112015@5, Exp 09/29/2015 | 1 vial |
| D-0051-2016 | P-P (COBAL)30-0.5/mL, Injection, Bedford Pharmacy, 209 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110, (603) 472-3919; Lot #: 08262015@9, Exp 10/10/2015 | 1 vial |
| D-0052-2016 | P-P (COBAL) 300-30/mL, Injection, Bedford Pharmacy, 209 Route 101, Bedford, NH 03110, (603) 472-3919; Lot #: 08122015@11, Exp 09/26/2015 | 1 vial |
What to do — step by step
Stop using the medication
Do not use the vial if it matches the recalled lot number and expiration date.
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Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
FDA distribution: “NH, MA” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Massachusetts, New Hampshire.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 9 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-0048-2016 (September 22, 2015) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0048-2016 to see it in context.
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