Victory Medical Center Pharmacy of Austin, Texas has recalled certain lots of compounded glutathione nationwide, to the patient level, after testing found elevated bacterial endotoxin levels. If you received a glutathione IV drip or injection at a med spa or wellness clinic and became ill, you may have a claim. The Law Offices of John David Hart has already filed suit in Travis County and is reviewing additional cases.
Quick answer: The recalled lots are 1980571, 1981940, and 1984345 — VMC Compounded Glutathione 200 mg/mL Multi-Dose Vials, all expiring August 27, 2026 — and the product went to consumers in Texas, Florida, and New York. Elevated endotoxins in an injectable product can cause fever, dangerously low blood pressure, inflammatory reactions, anaphylactic shock, and death. Texas generally allows two years to bring a personal injury claim. Call 817-870-2102 for a free, confidential case review. No fee unless we win.
Recalled lot numbers
Most patients never see the vial — the lot number lives in the clinic’s chart. You are entitled to that record, and we can request it for you.
The recall at a glance
| Product | VMC Compounded Glutathione 200 mg/mL, Multi-Dose Vial |
|---|---|
| Compounder | Victory Medical Center Pharmacy, LLC (VMC Pharmacy) — Austin, Texas |
| Recall date | August 5, 2026 — voluntary, nationwide, to the patient level |
| Reason | Pharmacy testing identified elevated bacterial endotoxin levels |
| Lots affected | 1980571, 1981940, 1984345 (exp. August 27, 2026) |
| Distributed to consumers in | Texas, Florida, and New York |
| Where it was given | Med spas, IV drip bars, wellness clinics, physician offices |
| Status | Suit filed in Travis County, Texas — additional claims under review |
A recall “to the patient level” is the most serious tier of retrieval. It means the product is being pulled back not just from distributors and clinics, but from the individual patients who already received it.
Why elevated endotoxins matter
Endotoxins are toxic substances released from the cell walls of certain bacteria. They can be present even when a solution looks perfectly clear, and ordinary sterilization does not necessarily destroy them. When an endotoxin-contaminated product is pushed directly into a vein, the body can mount a violent inflammatory response within minutes.
In its recall announcement, the pharmacy stated there is a reasonable probability that injectable products with elevated endotoxin levels could cause significant medical events including fevers, hypotension, inflammatory reactions, anaphylactic shock, and death.
Glutathione IV side effects reported in this recall
Fever and chills
Often beginning during or within minutes of the infusion, sometimes with uncontrollable shaking.
Severe headache
Frequently reported with pressure in the head and neck rather than an ordinary headache.
Nausea and vomiting
Acute onset, distinct from the mild queasiness sometimes described in wellness marketing.
Tachycardia
A racing or pounding heart, in some cases with documented cardiac abnormalities.
Blood pressure changes
Including hypotension, which the pharmacy identified as a risk of endotoxin exposure.
Body aches and injection-site reactions
Widespread aching, and pain, swelling or redness at the injection or IV site.
These are not the mild, self-limiting glutathione injection side effects described in wellness marketing. A reaction that begins during or shortly after an infusion — a spiking fever, a pounding heart, pressure in the head and neck, or a trip to the emergency room — is a different event entirely, and it should be documented and investigated.
The case we have filed
“Our client sought a routine wellness infusion and, within minutes, suffered symptoms that led to ambulance transport and hospitalization.”
John David Hart
On August 14, 2026, The Law Offices of John David Hart filed suit in Travis County, Texas against Victory Medical Center Pharmacy, LLC on behalf of a Texas woman who received an IV infusion containing compounded glutathione from Lot 1981940 at a Texas wellness clinic on June 17, 2026 — weeks before the recall was announced. According to the petition, she developed head and neck pressure, uncontrollable shaking, and elevated heart rate and blood pressure within minutes, was transported by ambulance, and remained hospitalized for several days. The suit alleges negligence, products liability in the alternative, and gross negligence.
The firm is now reviewing additional claims from patients who received compounded glutathione from a recalled lot.
Do I have a claim?
You may, if you or a family member:
- Received a glutathione IV infusion or injection at a med spa, IV therapy bar, wellness clinic, or physician’s office
- Were treated in Texas, Florida, or New York — before the August 5, 2026 recall, or after it. The recall reached the patient level, but some clinics continued to use vials they already had on hand, so a treatment date after August 5 does not rule out a claim.
- Experienced a reaction — fever, chills, severe headache, vomiting, racing heart, or blood pressure changes
- Sought medical care, went to an emergency room, or were hospitalized as a result
You do not need the lot number in hand to call. Establishing which lot you received is part of what we do.
Claims in a case like this can run against more than one company. The compounding pharmacy that produced and tested the product is the obvious defendant, but depending on the facts, the clinic that administered it, its supplier, and others in the chain of distribution may also bear responsibility. Sorting that out is the work of a trial lawyer.
How to find out whether your glutathione was recalled
- Call the clinic, med spa, or IV bar where you were treated and ask — in writing if possible — for the product name, compounding pharmacy, lot number, and date administered. Ask them to email a copy of your chart.
- Check your paperwork. Consent forms, itemized receipts, card statements, and appointment confirmations all help establish when and where you were treated.
- Compare against the recalled lots — 1980571, 1981940, 1984345.
- Get your medical records from any urgent care, emergency room, or hospital you visited afterward.
- Preserve anything you still have — the vial, the packaging, or photos taken at the clinic.
If the clinic will not tell you which lot you received, that itself is worth a phone call to a lawyer.
What to do now
- Stop using any product from a recalled lot and set it aside rather than discarding it. Patients holding recalled product can contact Victory Medical Center Pharmacy at (512) 279-0985 about retrieval and refunds.
- Tell your doctor about any symptoms you had after the infusion, and get evaluated if you are still unwell.
- Write down what happened while it is fresh — the date, the clinic, who administered the IV, what you felt and when, and who was with you.
- Do not give a recorded statement to a clinic’s or pharmacy’s insurance representative, and do not sign a release or accept a refund tied to a waiver, before you talk with a lawyer.
- Before any future infusion that includes glutathione, make sure the clinic is not using a recalled lot. Ask to see the vial and confirm the lot number is not 1980571, 1981940, or 1984345, and that the compounder is not Victory Medical Center Pharmacy. A clinic that cannot or will not show you is a clinic to walk out of.
- Call 817-870-2102 for a free, confidential case review.
Texas law you should know
Two-year deadline
Texas generally allows two years from the date of injury to file a personal injury claim, and shorter or different deadlines can apply. Waiting makes cases harder to prove — records thin out and vials get discarded.
Compounded drugs are different
Compounded preparations are not FDA-approved and do not go through premarket review. That places heavy responsibility on the compounder for sterility, endotoxin testing, and quality control.
What a claim can seek
Past and future medical expenses, lost income and earning capacity, physical pain and mental anguish, physical impairment, and exemplary damages for gross negligence where the evidence supports it.
Reporting to the FDA
Adverse reactions can be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch program. That is a public-health step — it is not a legal claim and it does not preserve your deadline.
Why The Law Offices of John David Hart
Board certified, twice
Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Also a Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy.
A case already on file
The firm is not watching this litigation from a distance. It has filed against Victory Medical Center Pharmacy in Travis County.
A Texas firm, a Texas defendant
The compounding pharmacy is in Austin. The firm is based in Fort Worth and represents injured Texans statewide.
Direct access, no fee unless we win
You speak with an experienced trial lawyer, not an intake center. Nothing up front, the firm advances case costs, and the consultation is free.
Injured after a glutathione IV?
Free, confidential case review. No fee unless we win.
Frequently asked questions
Which glutathione lots were recalled?
Victory Medical Center Pharmacy recalled VMC Compounded Glutathione 200 mg/mL Multi-Dose Vials from lots 1980571, 1981940, and 1984345, each with an expiration date of August 27, 2026. The recall was announced on August 5, 2026 and extends to the patient level.
Is there a class action for the glutathione recall?
Not at this point. Cases arising from this recall are being filed as individual personal injury lawsuits, which is typical where people suffered different injuries of differing severity. An individual case is evaluated on your own medical records and your own losses rather than being averaged into a group settlement.
What if I do not know my lot number?
Call anyway. The clinic that administered your infusion is required to keep records of what it gave you, and we can request those records, along with your hospital or urgent care records, as part of reviewing your case.
I got glutathione at a med spa, not from a pharmacy. Does that matter?
No. Med spas, IV bars, and wellness clinics obtain compounded glutathione from compounding pharmacies. The question is which pharmacy produced the vial used on you and which lot it came from, not whether you walked into a pharmacy yourself.
How long do I have to file a glutathione lawsuit in Texas?
Texas generally allows two years from the date of injury for a personal injury claim, though shorter or different deadlines can apply depending on the circumstances. Because these rules can be complex and evidence disappears quickly, it is best to call as soon as you can.
What if I only felt sick for a few days and did not go to the hospital?
It is still worth a conversation. Whether a claim makes sense depends on what happened, how it was documented, and what it cost you. We will give you an honest assessment, and if we are not the right fit, we will tell you.
What does it cost to talk to you?
Nothing. The case review is free and confidential, and injury cases are handled on a contingency-fee basis, with no attorney’s fee unless we recover money for you. If there is no recovery, you owe no attorney’s fee.
Do you take cases outside of Texas?
The recalled product was distributed to consumers in Texas, Florida, and New York. If you were treated outside Texas, call and we will discuss your situation, including working with counsel in your state where that is appropriate.
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This page is for general information about a publicly announced product recall and is not legal advice. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship, and no representation is undertaken until a written agreement is signed. Every case is different, and prior results do not guarantee or predict a similar outcome in any other matter.
