FDAClass IISeptember 2, 2015

Bactroban Cream recall: Contamination

Bactroban Cream (mupirocin calcium), 2%, a) 15g tube ( NDC 0029-1527-22), b) 30g tube (NDC 0029-1527-25), Rx only, Manufactured by Glaxo Operations UK…

Why was Bactroban Cream 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?

15 g: Lot #: C695549, Exp 03/2016; 30 g: Lot #: C707836, Exp 7/2016; C718209, Exp 9/2016, Expanded to include: C707837, Exp. 07/2016, C718210, Exp. 09/2016.

Product
Bactroban Cream (mupirocin calcium), 2%, a) 15g tube ( NDC 0029-1527-22), b) 30g tube (NDC 0029-1527-25), Rx only, Manufactured by Glaxo Operations UK…
Recalling firm
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
Quantity
28,480 tubes of 15g, 12,234 tubes of 30g
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Recall date
September 2, 2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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