FDA Drug recall · Reported August 5, 2026
Azelaic Acid Gel, 15%, 50 gram tubes, For Topical Use only, Rx only, Distributed by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407, NDC 68462-626-52.
CGMP Deviations: Product quality complaints concerning abnormal texture or consistency (described as grainy, gritty, or sandy) were received.
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA recalled Azelaic Acid Gel, 15%, 50 gram tubes, For Topical Use only, Rx only, Distributed by: Glen… - a moderate-severity action.
Azelaic Acid Gel, 15%, 50 gram tubes, For Topical Use only, Rx only, Distributed by: Glen… was recalled by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA in August 5, 2026. Reason: CGMP Deviations: Product quality complaints concerning abnormal texture or consistency (described as grainy, …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0731-2026 with the FDA Drug before acting.
The recall
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-CGMP Deviations: Product quality complaints concerning abnormal texture or consistency (described as grainy, ….
- Moderate
- severity level
- Class II
- classification
- August 5, 2026
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0731-2026 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This FDA Drug action (record #D-0731-2026) was formally reported on August 5, 2026, with the manufacturer initiating the action on July 23, 2026. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Ongoing. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Elmwood Park, NJ. Federal records list the affected scope as N/A.
The documented reason for this recall is: CGMP Deviations: Product quality complaints concerning abnormal texture or consistency (described as grainy, gritty, or sandy) were received. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide within the 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, 6 from FDA Drug - 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.
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Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Product description
Azelaic Acid Gel, 15%, 50 gram tubes, For Topical Use only, Rx only, Distributed by: Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407, NDC 68462-626-52.
Reason for recall
CGMP Deviations: Product quality complaints concerning abnormal texture or consistency (described as grainy, gritty, or sandy) were received.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Ongoing |
| Recall number | D-0731-2026 |
| Date reported | August 5, 2026 |
| Date initiated | July 23, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA |
| Firm location | Elmwood Park, NJ |
| Affected scope | N/A |
| Distribution | Nationwide within the United States. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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