INDIANA — Federal health regulators have issued a multi-state consumer alert following a voluntary product recall of a liquid dietary supplement over potential contamination.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) classified the action as a Class II recall after concerns were raised that the liquid vitamin formula may contain “black particulate matter” or unidentified foreign objects. Under FDA guidelines, a Class II designation means exposure to the product could cause temporary or medically reversible health issues, though the probability of serious adverse medical outcomes remains low.
The recall impacts Nephronex, an 8-fluid-ounce liquid multivitamin formula containing Vitamin B-complex, Vitamin C, and folic acid. It is manufactured by Miami-based Llorens Pharmaceutical International Division, Inc.
The active recall affects more than 4,000 units of the liquid supplement distributed to pharmacies, retail stores, and consumers between February 2026 and May 2026.
According to a safety bulletin shared by state health regulators, consumers should check their packaging for the following identifiers:
- Product Name: Nephronex Liquid Multivitamin
- Volume: 8 fluid ounces (8 fl. oz.)
- Lot Code: B2025
- Expiration Date: 08/27
- National Drug Code (NDC): 54859-516-08
The contaminated lot was distributed across 23 states and U.S. territories. If you reside in one of the following areas, officials urge you to verify any recent supplement purchases: Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and West Virginia.
To date, the manufacturer has not received any confirmed reports of illnesses or adverse events linked to the particulate matter. In a notice distributed to state boards of pharmacy, Llorens Pharmaceutical stated that the recall is a precautionary measure related to a potential issue discovered within the bottling and filling process.
Health officials advise anyone currently in possession of the matching Nephronex lot to stop using the liquid vitamin immediately. The affected bottles should be thrown away or returned directly to the store or pharmacy where they were bought to secure a full refund.
Individuals who have already consumed the recalled liquid and are experiencing unusual health issues or gastrointestinal concerns should contact their primary healthcare provider. General inquiries regarding the scope of the recall can be directed to the FDA consumer helpline at 1-888-463-6332.
