Class II · Moderate risk
Erythromycin Tablets
CGMP Deviations; presence of N-Nitroso-Desmethyl-Erythromycin above the recommended acceptable intake limit
Erythromycin Topical Solution USP
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Chemical Contamination: This product is being recalled because trace amounts of a plasticizer (Di-Octyl Phthalate) may be present in the product.
Cause type: Chemical / undeclared
A chemical that should not be there - benzene, methanol, lead - or an undeclared prescription drug hidden in a supplement. The label gives no warning: you may be taking a toxic solvent, a heavy metal, or a drug such as sildenafil that interacts with your other medicines. All chemical / undeclared recalls.
What was recalled
Erythromycin Topical Solution USP, 2%, 60 mL bottle with applicator, Rx only. E. FOUGERA & CO., A division of Fougera Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Melville, New York 11747, NDC 0168-0215-60, UPC 3 0168-0215-60 0.
Affected NDC
0168-0215-60
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Drug: Erythromycin
- Recalling firm
- Fougera Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
- NDC code
- 0168-0215-60
- Origin
- NY, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-1426-2012 · 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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Class II · Moderate risk
Erythromycin Tablets
CGMP Deviations; presence of N-Nitroso-Desmethyl-Erythromycin above the recommended acceptable intake limit
Class II · Moderate risk
Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment USP
CGMP Deviations:
Class II · Moderate risk
Erythromycin Ophthalmic Ointment USP 0.5%
CGMP Deviations:
Class II · Moderate risk
Erythromycin Topical Gel USP
CGMP Deviations: all products within expiry are being recalled because the manufacturing firm, Teligent Pharma, Inc.is discontinuing its stability study program.
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Class II · Moderate risk
Desonide Ointment
Labeling: Label Mixup; Unit boxes labeled as Desonide Ointment 0.05% may contain tubes of Desonide Ointment labeled as Ketoconazole Cream
Class II · Moderate risk
Fluocinonide Gel USP
Failed Stability Specifications: The lots of Fluocinonide Gel USP, 0.05% recalled, may not meet the requirements for residual solvents as outlined in USP <467>.
Class III · Low risk
Triamcinolone Acetonide Lotion USP
Failed PH Specifications: It has been determined that the pH of the lots recalled, may not meet specification at expiry.
Class III · Low risk
Triamcinolone Acetonide Lotion USP
Failed PH Specifications: It has been determined that the pH of the lots recalled, may not meet specification at expiry.
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