US Drug Recall Register
Class I · High risk Terminated Initiated Feb 14, 2014 (13 years ago)

CITRULLINE (L) in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g and 1 kg plastic bottles, White crystals or…

Class I — High risk. Reasonable probability of serious harm or death.

Why it was recalled

Labeling: Label Mix-Up: FDA tested samples of API from Medisca, labeled as to contain L-Citrulline, and results revealed no L-Citrulline was present. Levels of N-acetyl-leucine were found instead.

What was recalled

CITRULLINE (L) in 25 g, 100 g, 500 g and 1 kg plastic bottles, White crystals or crystalline powder, odorless, For Use and distribution in prescription compounding, manufacturing, processing, or repackaging only in accordance with FDA regulations and applicable law, Packaged by Medisca Inc. Plattsburgh, NY 12901, USA, NDC #s: 38779-1186-4 (25 g), 38779-1186-5 (100 g), 38779-1186-8 (500 g), 38779-1186-9 (1 kg).

Recalling firm
Medisca Inc
Origin
NY, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0674-2016

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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