Sweetums 24% sucrose solution with preservative. Vials containing 1ml or 2ml of 24% sucrose in purified water. Product is administered by drop using vials and tip allows controlled administration directly to tongue or buccal surface. Product is only used in the hospital setting including the NICU. -VPSU15032250, 1mL vial, bagged qty 250
Recalled by Clinical Innovations, LLC on Jul 19, 2022
Recall Summary
Clinical Innovations, LLC recalled Sweetums 24% sucrose solution with preservative. Vials containing 1ml or 2ml of 24% sucrose in purified water. in a Class II action, the FDA tier for products that may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects on Jul 19, 2022.
The FDA-published reason for this recall is: "Firm received complaints of leaking, black liquid, and black particulates in the product vials."
Distribution was broad: the FDA record describes it as "Nationwide - all 48 states plus Washington DC and Puerto Rico. Australia and United Arab Emirates (Dubai)," which places this among the wider-reach recalls on the site. Consumers across the affected area should check product on hand. The recalling firm is based in Murray, UT. The recall covers 10,922 boxes (250 vials/box) total of product. The FDA has Terminated this recall (first reported Sep 7, 2022), its final lifecycle state, indicating the agency considers the corrective action resolved. The historical record remains useful for tracking a brand's recall pattern over time.
Reason for Recall
Firm received complaints of leaking, black liquid, and black particulates in the product vials.
Product Description
Sweetums 24% sucrose solution with preservative. Vials containing 1ml or 2ml of 24% sucrose in purified water. Product is administered by drop using vials and tip allows controlled administration directly to tongue or buccal surface. Product is only used in the hospital setting including the NICU. -VPSU15032250, 1mL vial, bagged qty 250
Distribution
Nationwide - all 48 states plus Washington DC and Puerto Rico. Australia and United Arab Emirates (Dubai).
What Should You Do?
- 1.Check your kitchen for this product immediately.
- 2.Do not consume the recalled product.
- 3.Return the product to where you bought it for a full refund, or throw it away.
- 4.If you have experienced any health issues, contact your healthcare provider.
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Source: FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts, 2026.