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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Aug 3, 2018 (8 years ago)

CeraVe Healing Lip Balm/SPF 30

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Failed microbiological testing for Staphalococcus aureus.

Cause type: Microbial contamination

Bacteria, mold, yeast or other microorganisms detected in the product. Contamination can occur from water systems, equipment or handling, and can cause infection. All microbial contamination recalls.

What was recalled

CeraVe Healing Lip Balm/SPF 30 (avobenzone 3%, dimethicone 1%, homosalate 10%, octisalate 5%, octocrylene 10%, Net Wt. 0.15 oz. (4.25 g) stick, CeraVe LLC., New York, NY 10001, UPC 3 01872 49201 7.

Drug: Octisalate

Recalling firm
Product Quest Manufacturing LLC
Origin
FL, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0071-2019 · FDA notice

Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.

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