Cortaid Maximum Strength Cream (1% hydrocortisone), 1 OZ (28 g) tube, OTC, Distributed by: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, UPC code 301875521011

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: 170843B, Exp 2/19; 171484D, Exp 4/19; 171791E, 171848E, Exp 5/19; 172359J, 172360J, 173184J, Exp 9/19; 173512P, Exp 12/19; 180180B, Exp 2/20; 181098C, Exp 3/20
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC
Reason for Recall:
CGMP deviations: Notice received from supplier of a voluntary recall of all their nasal products and baby oral gels due to the possibility of microbial contamination. No positive results for the firm's products. were obtained. After the firm review, cGMP deviations ere evident.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Cortaid Maximum Strength Cream (1% hydrocortisone), 1 OZ (28 g) tube, OTC, Distributed by: Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807, UPC code 301875521011

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: 170843B, Exp 2/19; 171484D, Exp 4/19; 171791E, 171848E, Exp 5/19; 172359J, 172360J, 173184J, Exp 9/19; 173512P, Exp 12/19; 180180B, Exp 2/20; 181098C, Exp 3/20

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0085-2019

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