Severity
Low
FDA Drug recall · Reported March 8, 2017
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: The API for these products had an out of specification result for an organic impurity.
L. Perrigo Company recalled Salicylic Acid Cream, 6%, 400g bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured By Perrigo Yeruham, Israel 8… - a low-severity action.
Salicylic Acid Cream, 6%, 400g bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured By Perrigo Yeruham, Israel 8… was recalled by L. Perrigo Company in March 8, 2017. Reason: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: The API for these products had an out of specification result f…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0504-2017 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
L. Perrigo Company issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: The API for these products had an out of specification result f….
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0504-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0504-2017) was formally reported on March 8, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 13, 2017. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. L. Perrigo Company is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Allegan, MI. Federal records list the affected scope as 10,656 units total for both products.
The documented reason for this recall is: Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: The API for these products had an out of specification result for an organic impurity. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide within United States. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 3,731 children & baby products recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified low severity.
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Severity
Low
Affected scope
10,656 units total for both products
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Salicylic Acid Cream, 6%, 400g bottle, Rx Only, Manufactured By Perrigo Yeruham, Israel 80500, Distributed By Perrigo Allegan, MI 49010, NDC 45802-806-01, UPC 3 45802-806-01 7.
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: The API for these products had an out of specification result for an organic impurity.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | D-0504-2017 |
| Date reported | March 8, 2017 |
| Date initiated | February 13, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | L. Perrigo Company |
| Firm location | Allegan, MI |
| Affected scope | 10,656 units total for both products |
| Distribution | Nationwide within United States |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
What to do with this recall
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