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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Terminated

Fluorouracil Topical Cream USP, 5%, 40 g Tube, Rx only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. Haifa Bay, Israel 26110, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532, NDC 51672-4118-6.

Reported: December 12, 2012 Initiated: November 21, 2012 #D-086-2013

Product Description

Fluorouracil Topical Cream USP, 5%, 40 g Tube, Rx only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. Haifa Bay, Israel 26110, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532, NDC 51672-4118-6.

Reason for Recall

Product Lacks Stability: Out-of-specification (OOS) results were observed for assay and description in retain samples.

Details

Units Affected
39,982 Tubes
Distribution
Nationwide and Puerto Rico
Location
Hawthorne, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Fluorouracil Topical Cream USP, 5%, 40 g Tube, Rx only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries, Ltd. Haifa Bay, Israel 26110, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532, NDC 51672-4118-6.. Recalled by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.. Units affected: 39,982 Tubes.
Why was this product recalled?
Product Lacks Stability: Out-of-specification (OOS) results were observed for assay and description in retain samples.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on December 12, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-086-2013.