Class II · Moderate risk
Human Chorionic Gonadotropic
Penicillin Cross Contamination: potentially contaminated with penicillin
E3 Cream
Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.
Why it was recalled
Penicillin Cross Contamination: potentially contaminated with penicillin
Cause type: Cross-contamination
Traces of another drug - most often penicillin - got into the product from shared equipment or facilities. Even trace penicillin can trigger a severe allergic reaction in someone who was never meant to receive it. All cross-contamination recalls.
What was recalled
E3 CREAM, Rx, compounded by Life Science Pharmacy Inc., Harriman, NY
- Recalling firm
- Life Science Pharmacy Inc
- Origin
- NY, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0487-2016 · 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.
Other recalls by Life Science Pharmacy Inc
All 2015 recalls
Class II · Moderate risk
Human Chorionic Gonadotropic
Penicillin Cross Contamination: potentially contaminated with penicillin
Class II · Moderate risk
METHYLFOLATE Injection
Penicillin Cross Contamination: potentially contaminated with penicillin
Class II · Moderate risk
METHYLFOLATE Capsules
Penicillin Cross Contamination: potentially contaminated with penicillin
Other cross-contamination recalls from 2015
All cross-contamination recalls
Class II · Moderate risk
Sedalmex (Acetaminophen 500 mg with Caffeine 65 mg)
Cross Contamination With Other Products: Potential cross-contamination of cephalosporin.
Class II · Moderate risk
Mupirocin Calcium Cream
Penicillin Cross Contamination and Presence of Foreign Substance. Product was contaminated with penicillin and foreign substances during manufacturing process.
Class II · Moderate risk
Bactroban Cream
Penicillin Cross Contamination and Presence of Foreign Substance. Product was contaminated with penicillin and foreign substances during manufacturing process.
Class II · Moderate risk
Bactroban Ointment
Penicillin Cross Contamination and Presence of Foreign Substance. Product was contaminated with penicillin and foreign substances during manufacturing process.
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