A rabies vaccine recall was recently issued after "a small number of vials" in the batch contained sterile water instead of the vaccine.
Boehringer Ingelheim announced the voluntary recall of one serial lot of its IMRAB 3TF 1 mL rabies vaccine earlier this month.
The company said that while only a limited number of affected vials were identified so far, it moved quickly "out of an abundance of caution" to recall impacted products.
The recall was conducted with the knowledge and input of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Center for Veterinary Biologics. The company said it has also been in communication with veterinary officials in the states impacted by the recall.
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The affected serial accounts for approximately 2.5% of the total IMRAB doses sold in the U.S. in 2025, according to the company. While officials described the overall impact as limited, they acknowledged the significance for the veterinarians, clinics and pet owners directly affected.
