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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.

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: November 21, 2012 Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Prescription Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #s: 118903, Exp. March 2013; 119477, 119483, 119743, Exp. May 2013; 119748, June 2013; 110440, Exp. September 2013; 110599, 110602, 110606, 110607, 110949, 110951, 110953, 110954, 110956, 110958, Exp. October 2013; 110962, 110963, 110965, 111659, 111844, Exp. November 2013; 111845, 111846, Exp. December 2013; 112227, 112228, Exp. January 2014.
  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:
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Product Lacks Stability: Out-of-specification (OOS) results were observed for assay and description in retain samples.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

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

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full 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.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #s: 118903, Exp. March 2013; 119477, 119483, 119743, Exp. May 2013; 119748, June 2013; 110440, Exp. September 2013; 110599, 110602, 110606, 110607, 110949, 110951, 110953, 110954, 110956, 110958, Exp. October 2013; 110962, 110963, 110965, 111659, 111844, Exp. November 2013; 111845, 111846, Exp. December 2013; 112227, 112228, Exp. January 2014.

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-086-2013

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Class I - Dangerous

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-specification results obtained for related impurities and slightly lower than the established level of the Hydrocortisone Assay obtained during stability testing.

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