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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Nov 29, 2012 (14 years ago)

NorthStar Arthritis Relief Cream. Net Wt. 2 oz tube

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

Why it was recalled

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Arthritis Relief Cream failed microbiological specifications.

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

NorthStar Arthritis Relief Cream. Net Wt. 2 oz tube, OTC, Manufactured for and Distributed by NewMarket Health Products, LLC. 702 Cathedral St. Baltimore, MD 21201

Recalling firm
Mariposa Labs, LLC
Origin
ID, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-462-2014 · 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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