Class II · Moderate risk
Desonide Ointment
cGMP deviations: all products within expiry are being recalled because the firm is discontinuing its stability study program.
Is Desonide recalled?
Not under an active recall.
Desonide was recalled 3 times in the past — all now closed. Most recent: Mar 15, 2022.
Most common reason: Cross-contamination (1 of these recalls)
Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Desonide. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.
Desonide recalls in 2026
1 initiated in 2026, 3 in total — newest first
Class II · Moderate risk
Desonide Ointment
Labeling: Label Mixup; Unit boxes labeled as Desonide Ointment 0.05% may contain tubes of Desonide Ointment labeled as Ketoconazole Cream
Class II · Moderate risk
Desonide active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in varying grams or kg in bags or drums
Penicillin Cross Contamination: All lots of all products repackaged and distributed between 01/05/12 and 02/12/15 are being recalled because they were repackaged in a facility with penicillin products without adequate separation which could introduce the potential for cross contamination with penicillin.
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