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FDA Drug recall · Reported December 11, 2013

MALE HCG PK 2nd month, Main Street Compounding Pharmacy, 126 East Main Street, Newbern, TN 38059, 888-658-6200

The firm received seven reports of adverse reactions in the form of skin abscesses potentially linked to compounded preservative-free methylprednisolone 80mg/ml 10 ml vials.

Recall #
D-191-2014
Affected scope
21 units
Initiated
May 28, 2013
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Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC recalled MALE HCG PK 2nd month, Main Street Compounding Pharmacy, 126 East Main Street, Newbern, T… - a moderate-severity action.

MALE HCG PK 2nd month, Main Street Compounding Pharmacy, 126 East Main Street, Newbern, T… was recalled by Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC in December 11, 2013. Reason: The firm received seven reports of adverse reactions in the form of skin abscesses potentially linked to comp…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-191-2014 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-The firm received seven reports of adverse reactions in the form of skin abscesses potentially linked to comp….

Moderate
severity level
21 units
affected scope
Class II
classification
December 11, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-191-2014 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-191-2014) was formally reported on December 11, 2013, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 28, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Newbern, TN. Federal records list the affected scope as 21 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: The firm received seven reports of adverse reactions in the form of skin abscesses potentially linked to compounded preservative-free methylprednisolone 80mg/ml 10 ml vials. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: nationwide, specifically: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

21 units

Related Recalls

6

3 from same agency

Product description

MALE HCG PK 2nd month, Main Street Compounding Pharmacy, 126 East Main Street, Newbern, TN 38059, 888-658-6200

Reason for recall

The firm received seven reports of adverse reactions in the form of skin abscesses potentially linked to compounded preservative-free methylprednisolone 80mg/ml 10 ml vials.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-191-2014
Date reported December 11, 2013
Date initiated May 28, 2013
Recalling firm Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC
Firm location Newbern, TN
Affected scope 21 units
Distribution nationwide, specifically: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

21 units units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
MALE HCG PK 2nd month, Main Street Compounding Pharmacy, 126 East Main Street, Newbern, TN 38059, 888-658-6200. Recalled by Main Street Family Pharmacy, LLC. Units affected: 21 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The firm received seven reports of adverse reactions in the form of skin abscesses potentially linked to compounded preservative-free methylprednisolone 80mg/ml 10 ml vials.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on December 11, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-191-2014.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: nationwide, specifically: AK, AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, and WV.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-191-2014) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported December 11, 2013. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.