Independent register of U.S. FDA drug recalls · updated Oct 10, 2026
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Is Capsaicin recalled?

Yes — there is an active recall. 9 ongoing FDA recalls mention Capsaicin (17 total). Check the affected lots below.

Most common reason: Failed specification (8 of these recalls)

Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Capsaicin. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.

Capsaicin recalls on record

none so far in 2026; 17 on record, newest first
Class II · Moderate risk

Natural Pain Relieving Cream

Out of Specification for active ingredient. Violative grade of propylene glycol used during the manufacturing process.

Ongoing Failed specification ARG Laboratories, Inc. D-0529-2024
Class II · Moderate risk

Pain Wizard

Out of Specification for active ingredient. Violative grade of propylene glycol used during the manufacturing process.

Ongoing Failed specification ARG Laboratories, Inc. D-0528-2024
Class II · Moderate risk

Natural Pain Relieving Cream

Out of Specification for active ingredient. Violative grade of propylene glycol used during the manufacturing process.

Ongoing Failed specification ARG Laboratories, Inc. D-0527-2024
Class II · Moderate risk

Natural Pain Relieving Cream

Out of Specification for active ingredient. Violative grade of propylene glycol used during the manufacturing process.

Ongoing Failed specification ARG Laboratories, Inc. D-0526-2024
Class II · Moderate risk

Pain Wizard

Out of Specification for active ingredient. Violative grade of propylene glycol used during the manufacturing process.

Ongoing Failed specification ARG Laboratories, Inc. D-0525-2024
Class II · Moderate risk

Pain Wizard

Out of Specification for active ingredient. Violative grade of propylene glycol used during the manufacturing process.

Ongoing Failed specification ARG Laboratories, Inc. D-0524-2024
Class II · Moderate risk

Natural Pain Relieving Cream

Out of Specification for active ingredient. Violative grade of propylene glycol used during the manufacturing process.

Ongoing Failed specification ARG Laboratories, Inc. D-0521-2024
Class II · Moderate risk

Pain Wizard

Out of Specification for active ingredient. Violative grade of propylene glycol used during the manufacturing process.

Ongoing Failed specification ARG Laboratories, Inc. D-0520-2024
Class II · Moderate risk

Capsaicin Cream 0.025%

Product mix-up: Cartons labeled Capsaicin Cream 0.025% may contain tubes of Sodium Fluoride 1.1% Prescription Dental Toothpaste

Terminated Labeling / mix-up Avkare LLC NDC 50268-195-60 D-1147-2023
Class II · Moderate risk

Oliver's Harvest CBD+Capsaicin 0.2% Pain Relief

CGMP Deviations: products were manufactured with lack of process validation, cleaning validation, stability studies, and other current good manufacturing practice violations.

Terminated Stability / shelf life Pharma-Natural Inc. NDC 63788-120-04 D-1492-2019
Class II · Moderate risk

screamin' hot

CGMP Deviations: Products manufactured with an ingredient that exceed the benzene levels allowed in drug products.

Terminated Chemical / undeclared Ideaz Llc D-0834-2018
Class II · Moderate risk

Renovo Patch

Marketed Without An Approved NDA/ANDA: product is an unapproved drug and additionally 3 lots were found to be subpotent.

Terminated Unapproved drug TMIG Inc D-0855-2016
Class II · Moderate risk

WellPatch¿ Capsaicin Pain Relief Patch

Labeling: Incorrect Instructions; The word not is missing from the following sentences "do bandage tightly or cover with any type of wrap except clothing and "do use with a heating pad or with other heat sources in the Drug Facts panel "Warning" section

Terminated Labeling / mix-up The Mentholatum Co. NDC 10742-8126-2 D-0018-2016