Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. recalls Fluocinonide Cream UPS, 0.05% (Emulsified Base), packaged in 60 g tube, Rx only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Br…

Recall date

March 17, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

D-0790-2017

FDA classification

Class III

Brand / firm

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.

Sold / distributed

U.S. Nationwide

Why it was recalled

Cross contamination with other products: Certain lots of Fluocinonide Cream were found to be contaminated with a small quantity of hydrocortisone-17-valerate.

Class III means the product violates regulations but is not likely to cause harm.

What was recalled

Fluocinonide Cream UPS, 0.05% (Emulsified Base), packaged in 60 g tube, Rx only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada, Dist. by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532, NDC 51672-1254-3