Class II · Moderate risk
Is Pyrithione recalled?
Not under an active recall.
Pyrithione was recalled 5 times in the past — all now closed. Most recent: Oct 9, 2020.
Most common reason: Wrong potency / content (2 of these recalls)
Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Pyrithione. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.
Pyrithione recalls on record
none so far in 2026; 5 on record, newest first
Class II · Moderate risk
Soft Whisper by Powerstick Dandruff Shampoo
cGMP Deviations: Soft Whisper Dandruff Shampoo was produced with water that failed USP specifications.
Class III · Low risk
Zoma Shampoo
Subpotent
Class III · Low risk
Kamedis BIO-HERBAL DANDRUFF CARE THERAPEUTIC 2-STEP DANDRUFF CARE…
Subpotent Drug: Out of Specification assay values on stability for the active ingredient, zinc pyrithione.
Class II · Moderate risk
Zinc Pyrithione active pharmaceutical ingredient packaged in…
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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