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Class III · Low risk Terminated Initiated Feb 13, 2017 (10 years ago)

Salicylic Acid Cream

Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.

Why it was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: The API for these products had an out of specification result for an organic impurity.

Cause type: Impurity / degradation

An impurity or degradation product above its limit - other than nitrosamines. Unexpected substances in a batch can make it unsafe or less effective, even when the active ingredient is present. All impurity / degradation recalls.

What was recalled

Salicylic Acid Cream, 6%, 400g bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured By Perrigo Yeruham, Israel 80500, Distributed By Perrigo Allegan, MI 49010, NDC 45802-806-01, UPC 3 45802-806-01 7.

Affected NDC 45802-0806-01

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Recalling firm
L. Perrigo Company
NDC code
45802-806-01
Origin
MI, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0504-2017 · FDA notice

Low risk, still worth a check. Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but breaks an FDA rule (often labeling). If your lot matches, your pharmacy will normally swap it; there is no need for alarm. 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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