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

Yes — there is an active recall. 4 ongoing FDA recalls mention Hydrocortisone (70 total). Check the affected lots below.

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

Hydrocortisone recalls on record

none so far in 2026; 70 on record, newest first
Class II · Moderate risk

Hydrocortisone Cream

CGMP Deviations: Out of Specification results for either total microbial count or total organic carbon in the purified water utilized in the manufacturing process.

Terminated Microbial contamination US Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 0363-0638-04 D-1734-2019
Class II · Moderate risk

Hydrocortisone Cream

CGMP Deviations: Out of Specification results for either total microbial count or total organic carbon in the purified water utilized in the manufacturing process.

Terminated Microbial contamination US Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 0363-0638-03 D-1733-2019
Class II · Moderate risk

Hydrocortisone Cream With Aloe

CGMP Deviations: Out of Specification results for either total microbial count or total organic carbon in the purified water utilized in the manufacturing process.

Terminated Microbial contamination US Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 0363-0620-04 D-1732-2019
Class II · Moderate risk

Hydrocortisone Cream With Aloe

CGMP Deviations: Out of Specification results for either total microbial count or total organic carbon in the purified water utilized in the manufacturing process.

Terminated Microbial contamination US Pharmaceuticals Inc. NDC 0363-0620-03 D-1731-2019
Class II · Moderate risk

Cortaid 12-Hour Advanced Anti-itch Cream

CGMP deviations: Notice received from supplier of a voluntary recall of all their nasal products and baby oral gels due to the possibility of microbial contamination. No positive results for the firm's products. were obtained. After the firm review, cGMP deviations ere evident.

Terminated Microbial contamination Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC D-0086-2019
Class II · Moderate risk

Cortaid Maximum Strength Cream

CGMP deviations: Notice received from supplier of a voluntary recall of all their nasal products and baby oral gels due to the possibility of microbial contamination. No positive results for the firm's products. were obtained. After the firm review, cGMP deviations ere evident.

Terminated Microbial contamination Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC D-0085-2019
Class II · Moderate risk

Cortaid Intensive Therapy Cooling Spray

CGMP deviations: Notice received from supplier of a voluntary recall of all their nasal products and baby oral gels due to the possibility of microbial contamination. No positive results for the firm's products. were obtained. After the firm review, cGMP deviations ere evident.

Terminated Microbial contamination Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC D-0084-2019
Class I · High risk

PIYANPING Anti-Itch

Incorrect Product Formulation: product contains dexamethasone instead of hydrocortisone.

Terminated cGMP deviation Lucky Mart Inc. NDC 68085-8012-4 D-0031-2018
Class III · Low risk

Hydrocortisone Lotion

Superpotent Drug: above specification for the assay.

Terminated Wrong potency / content Vintage Pharmaceuticals LLC, DBA Qualitest Pharmaceuticals NDC 0603-7785-52 D-0859-2017
Class II · Moderate risk

DUO Cream

Lack of Assurance of Sterility: There are also CGMP Deviations.

Terminated Sterility / contamination Synergy Rx D-0556-2017