FDAClass IJanuary 19, 2022

Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP recall: Sterility Concern

Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05%, 60g tubes, Rx only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Haifa Bay, Israel 2624761, Dist. by: Taro…

Why was Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP recalled?

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: presence of R. Pickettii bacteria

What should I do if I have this product?

Review the official FDA enforcement record for current instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Lot# AC13786, exp. date DEC 2022

Product
Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05%, 60g tubes, Rx only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Haifa Bay, Israel 2624761, Dist. by: Taro…
Recalling firm
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Quantity
96 tubes
Distribution
Two distributors in UT and LA who could have further distributed to the retail level nationwide in the USA.
Recall date
January 19, 2022
Classification
Class I
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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