Dr. Sheffield's Triple Antibiotic Ointment Bacitracin 400 units, Neomycin Sulfate 3.5mg, Polymyxin-B Sulfate 5,000 units, First Aid Antibiotic Ointment, Net Wt. 0.33oz (9g)

Failed Stability Specifications: Unable to meet shelf life expiry.

Recall #: D-604-2013
Affected scope: 105,744 tubes
Initiated: May 28, 2013

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Faria Limited LLC dba Sheffield Pharmaceuticals recalled Dr. Sheffield's Triple Antibiotic Ointment Bacitracin 400 units, Neomycin Sulfate 3.5mg, … - a low-severity action.

Dr. Sheffield's Triple Antibiotic Ointment Bacitracin 400 units, Neomycin Sulfate 3.5mg, … was recalled by Faria Limited LLC dba Sheffield Pharmaceuticals in June 26, 2013. Reason: Failed Stability Specifications: Unable to meet shelf life expiry.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-604-2013 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Faria Limited LLC dba Sheffield Pharmaceuticals issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed Stability Specifications: Unable to meet shelf life expiry..

Low
severity level: Class III
classification: June 26, 2013
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-604-2013 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

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 low severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Dr. Sheffield's Triple Antibiotic Ointment Bacitracin 400 units, Neomycin Sulfate 3.5mg, Polymyxin-B Sulfate 5,000 units, First Aid Antibiotic Ointment, Net Wt. 0.33oz (9g)

Reason for recall

Failed Stability Specifications: Unable to meet shelf life expiry.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Low (Class III)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	D-604-2013
Date reported	June 26, 2013
Date initiated	May 28, 2013
Recalling firm	Faria Limited LLC dba Sheffield Pharmaceuticals
Firm location	New London, CT
Affected scope	105,744 tubes
Distribution	PA, GA, WA, CA

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Dr. Sheffield's Triple Antibiotic Ointment Bacitracin 400 units, Neomycin Sulfate 3.5mg, Polymyxin-B Sulfate 5,000 units, First Aid Antibiotic Ointment, Net Wt. 0.33oz (9g). Recalled by Faria Limited LLC dba Sheffield Pharmaceuticals. Units affected: 105,744 tubes.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Failed Stability Specifications: Unable to meet shelf life expiry.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on June 26, 2013. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-604-2013.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: PA, GA, WA, CA.

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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