FDAClass IISeptember 2, 2015

Mupirocin Calcium Cream recall: Contamination

Mupirocin Calcium Cream, 2%, a) 15g tube (NDC 66993-942-15),b) 30g tube (NDC 66993-942-31), Rx only, Manufactured by Glaxo Operations UK Ltd, Harmire…

Why was Mupirocin Calcium 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?

Lot #: C690076, C693373, Exp 2/2016; Lot #: C701378, C701376, Exp 4/2016; Lot #: C704164, Exp 5/2016; Lot #: C713687, Exp 8/2016; Lot #: C719467,C718203, Exp 9/2016; Lot #: C723641, Exp 10/2016; Lot #: C683884, Exp 12/2016; Lot #: C697653, Exp 3/2016; Lot #: C710477, Exp 7/2016; Expanded to include: C697654, Exp. 03/2016 (15 grams), C723642, Exp. 10/2016 (30 grams).

Product
Mupirocin Calcium Cream, 2%, a) 15g tube (NDC 66993-942-15),b) 30g tube (NDC 66993-942-31), Rx only, Manufactured by Glaxo Operations UK Ltd, Harmire…
Recalling firm
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
Quantity
166,070 of 15g tube, 112,720 of 30 g tube
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Recall date
September 2, 2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (drug)
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