FDAClass IISeptember 2, 2015

Bactroban recall: Contamination

Bactroban (mupirocin calcium) Nasal Ointment, 2% 1g tube, Rx only, Manufactured by Glaxo Operations UK Ltd, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle, UK for…

Why was Bactroban recalled?

Penicillin Cross Contamination and Presence of Foreign Substance. Product was contaminated with penicillin and foreign substances during manufacturing process.

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 #: C704202, Exp 11/2016; Lot #: C706532, Exp 12/2016; Lot #: C713177, Exp 1/2017; Lot #: C716567, Exp 2/2017, Lot #: C720097, C720098, Exp 3/2017, Expanded to include: C720096, Exp. 2/2017.

Product
Bactroban (mupirocin calcium) Nasal Ointment, 2% 1g tube, Rx only, Manufactured by Glaxo Operations UK Ltd, Harmire Road, Barnard Castle, UK for…
Recalling firm
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
Quantity
88,489 tubes
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Recall date
September 2, 2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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