An American company has withdrawn six batches of injections and supplements used to support immunity and general health from markets across the United States, after discovering high levels of endotoxins in them.
Centric Compouning, based in Texas, announced a voluntary recall of its Glutathione, Myers' Cocktail, and Tri-Immune Boost products after tests showed that the Glutathione used in their formulation contained high levels of endotoxins.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said that injecting products containing high levels of these toxins can lead to serious complications, including fever, low blood pressure, infections, and anaphylactic shock, and in severe cases, death.
The company reported receiving nine reports of symptoms including fever, chills, chest pain, nausea, vomiting, headache, and a general feeling of being unwell. The products were distributed nationwide and reached patients through home delivery services or via doctors and healthcare providers.
The recall includes 30ml bottles of Glutathione 200mg/ml with expiry dates of August 7, 22 and September 25, 2026, as well as 30ml bottles of Myers Cocktail with expiry dates of August 16 and September 4, 2026, and 30ml bottles of Tri-Immune Boost with an expiry date of August 30, 2026.
The body naturally produces glutathione, which acts as an antioxidant, but injectable glutathione is marketed in some health clinics and cosmetic spas for various purposes, including immune system support, skin brightening, anti-aging, and detoxification. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not approved glutathione injectable products for these uses, and the scientific evidence supporting many of them remains limited.
Myers' Cocktail is a mixture of vitamins and minerals given intravenously, while Tri-Immune Boost contains vitamin C, glutathione, and zinc sulfate.
Endotoxins are found in the cell walls of some types of bacteria, such as E. coli and Salmonella. They are not the bacteria themselves, so a product can remain contaminated even after sterilization. The danger lies in their entry into the bloodstream through injection, where they can trigger a strong and rapid immune response.
The FDA recommends that anyone who has one of the recalled products should stop using it immediately and dispose of it. If serious symptoms such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, fainting, or swelling of the face and throat occur, seek emergency medical attention.
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