ERYTHROMYCIN OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT USP 0.5%, Net Weight: 3.5g (1/8 oz) per tube, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-070-35

Class I - Dangerous

💊 Drugs Recalled: October 13, 2022 Akorn Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

Check if you have this product:
Lot: 0L58A, EXP 10/31/2022; 1B21A, 1B31A, EXP 1/31/2023; 1C44A, 1C58A, 1C58B, EXP 2/28/2023; 1E13A, 1E24A, EXP 4/30/2023; 1C57A, EXP 2/28/2023; 1G60A, 1G62A, 1G63A, EXP 6/30/2023; 1J34B, 1J40A, 1J21A, EXP 8/31/2023; 1K74A, EXP 9/30/2023; 1L93A, 1L96B, 1L96A, EXP 10/31/2023; 1M25A, 1M24A, 1M31A, EXP 11/30/2023; 2A02A, 2A10A, EXP 12/31/2023; 2C07A, EXP 2/29/2024; 2D47A, EXP 3/31/2024; 2E50A, 2E51A, EXP 4/30/2024;
Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
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:: Akorn, Inc.
Reason for Recall:: CGMP Deviations:
Classification:: Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
Status:: ongoing

Product Information

Full Description:

ERYTHROMYCIN OPHTHALMIC OINTMENT USP 0.5%, Net Weight: 3.5g (1/8 oz) per tube, Rx Only, Manufactured by: Akorn, Inc., Lake Forest, IL 60045. NDC: 17478-070-35

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot: 0L58A, EXP 10/31/2022; 1B21A, 1B31A, EXP 1/31/2023; 1C44A, 1C58A, 1C58B, EXP 2/28/2023; 1E13A, 1E24A, EXP 4/30/2023; 1C57A, EXP 2/28/2023; 1G60A, 1G62A, 1G63A, EXP 6/30/2023; 1J34B, 1J40A, 1J21A, EXP 8/31/2023; 1K74A, EXP 9/30/2023; 1L93A, 1L96B, 1L96A, EXP 10/31/2023; 1M25A, 1M24A, 1M31A, EXP 11/30/2023; 2A02A, 2A10A, EXP 12/31/2023; 2C07A, EXP 2/29/2024; 2D47A, EXP 3/31/2024; 2E50A, 2E51A, EXP 4/30/2024;