Class III · Low risk
Lac-Hydrin
Crystallization: Recall is due to a non-characteristic gritty/sandy texture to the product which is likely due to some crystallization of the product.
Class III drug recalls - low risk
Class III means the product is unlikely to cause harm but violates FDA labeling or manufacturing rules. These are the recalls you rarely hear about; pharmacies usually just swap the affected lot.
1,716 recalls, newest first.
Class III · Low risk
Femtrace 0.45 mg
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications due to moisture ingress in individual bottles
Class III · Low risk
Femtrace 0.9 mg
Failed Impurity/Degradation Specifications due to moisture ingress in individual bottles
Class III · Low risk
Flanax (aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and simethicone)
Defective Container: Product lacks tamper evident breakaway band on cap.
Class III · Low risk
Caziant (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol)
Impurities/Degradation Products: Out-of-specification results were obtained for a known impurities.
Class III · Low risk
Perindopril Erbumine Tablets
Impurities/Degradation Products: Out of Specification results found for impurity B, identified as the drug's metabolite.
Class III · Low risk
Divalproex Sodium Delayed-Release Tablets
Labeling: Label Error On Declared Strength; Some bottles of product were missing the color-coded strength on the primary display panel of the label.
Class III · Low risk
Bronkaid Dual Action Formula
Labeling: Label lacks warning or Rx legend; Certain information was inadvertently excluded from the product carton label.
Class III · Low risk
Clean & Clear advantage
Superpotent (Single Ingredient Drug): salicylic acid
Class III · Low risk
Carisoprodol Tablets
Labeling: Not elsewhere classified: On 12/12/11, DEA published a final rule in the Federal Register making this product a schedule IV (C-IV)controlled substance. This product is being recalled because this controlled product was not relabeled with the required "C-IV" imprint on the label for products distributed after the 06/11/12 deadline.
Class III · Low risk
TORISEL Kit
Lack of Assurance of Sterility; potential that a low level of endotoxins may be present in the diluent vials.
Class III · Low risk
Derma-Smoothe/FS
Subpotent; 22 month stability timepoint
Class III · Low risk
Derma-Smoothe/FS
Subpotent; 12 month stability timepoint
Class III · Low risk
EstroGel (estradiol gel)
Defective Container: Pump head detaching from the canister unit upon removal of the overcap.
Class III · Low risk
Advair HFA
Product Lacks Stability: These lots are being recalled due to the failure to meet the particle size distribution specification.
Class III · Low risk
Advair HFA
Product Lacks Stability: These lots are being recalled due to the failure to meet the particle size distribution specification.
Class III · Low risk
ESTEE LAUDER DayWear Sheer Tint Release
Failed Stability Specifications: The active sunscreen ingredient, avobenzone 3%, may not be stable over the shelf life, the sunscreen effectiveness may be less than labeled.
Class III · Low risk
AcneFree Acne Pore Cleanser
Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the benzoyl peroxide active ingredient. Additionally, this product is mislabeled because the label either omits or erroneously added inactive ingredients to the label.
Class III · Low risk
AcneFree Severe Maximum Strength Acne Pore Cleanser
Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the benzoyl peroxide active ingredient. Additionally, this product is mislabeled because the label either omits or erroneously added inactive ingredients to the label.
Class III · Low risk
AcneFree 3-in-1 Acne Night Repair Foam
Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the salicylic acid ingredient. Additionally, this product is mislabeled because the label either omits or erroneously added inactive ingredients to the label.
Class III · Low risk
AcneFree Acne Astringent Toner Pads
Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the salicyclic acid active ingredient.
Class III · Low risk
AcneFree Original Strength Terminator
Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the benzoyl peroxide active ingredient. Additionally, this product is mislabeled because the label either omits or erroneously added inactive ingredients to the label.
Class III · Low risk
AcneFree Oil-Free Acne Cleanser
Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the benzoyl peroxide active ingredient. Additionally, this product is mislabeled because the label either omits or erroneously added inactive ingredients to the label.
Class III · Low risk
AcneFree 24 Hour Severe Acne Clearing System containing 1-count 4 fl oz
Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the benzoyl peroxide active ingredient. Additionally, this product is mislabeled because the label either omits or erroneously added inactive ingredients to the label.
Class III · Low risk
AcneFree 24 Hour Clearing System containing 1-count 4 fl oz
Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the benzoyl peroxide active ingredient. Additionally, this product is mislabeled because the label either omits or erroneously added inactive ingredients to the label.