Americaine, (benzocaine 20%) Benzocaine Topical Anesthetic Spray, Aerosol Can 2 oz (57 G), Dist. by Insight Pharmaceuticals Corp. Tarrytown, NY 10591, USA, A Prestige Consumer Healthcare company. Made in India. NDC 63736-378-02, Can UPC 3 63736 37882 0; Case UPC 1 03 63736 37882 7
Reported: January 24, 2024 Initiated: December 21, 2023 #D-0236-2024
Product Description
Americaine, (benzocaine 20%) Benzocaine Topical Anesthetic Spray, Aerosol Can 2 oz (57 G), Dist. by Insight Pharmaceuticals Corp. Tarrytown, NY 10591, USA, A Prestige Consumer Healthcare company. Made in India. NDC 63736-378-02, Can UPC 3 63736 37882 0; Case UPC 1 03 63736 37882 7
Reason for Recall
Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene
Details
- Units Affected
- 34,704 cans
- Distribution
- Nationwide in the USA
- Location
- Tarrytown, NY
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
Americaine, (benzocaine 20%) Benzocaine Topical Anesthetic Spray, Aerosol Can 2 oz (57 G), Dist. by Insight Pharmaceuticals Corp. Tarrytown, NY 10591, USA, A Prestige Consumer Healthcare company. Made in India. NDC 63736-378-02, Can UPC 3 63736 37882 0; Case UPC 1 03 63736 37882 7. Recalled by Insight Pharmaceuticals LLC, a Prestige Consumer Healthcare company. Units affected: 34,704 cans.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on January 24, 2024. Severity: Critical. Recall number: D-0236-2024.
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