Recall record at a glance
| Official record | D-0134-2017 |
|---|---|
| Category | Drug Recalls |
| Classification | Class III |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. |
| Report date | Nov 16, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | May 26, 2016 |
| Quantity | 17,100 kits |
| Location | Hawthorne, NY, United States |
Official product description
Kamedis BIO-HERBAL DANDRUFF CARE THERAPEUTIC 2-STEP DANDRUFF CARE SYSTEM - Kamedis Bio-Herbal Dandruff Care 0.1% PYRITHIONE ZINC, STEP 1 PRE-TREAT Concentrated Botanical Scalp Lotion (0.1% Pyrithione Zinc) 4.20 FL OZ (125mL) (NDC 51672-2126-0) and STEP 2 CLEANSE Concentrated Botanical Dandruff Shampoo (1.0% Pyrithione Zinc)(0.6.80 FL OZ (200 mL) (NDC 51672-2125-5), Distributed by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A, Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532. NDC
Why the product was recalled
Subpotent Drug: Out of Specification assay values on stability for the active ingredient, zinc pyrithione.
Distribution information
Nationwide
How to read the classification
FDA Class III generally covers situations in which use of or exposure to the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The classification displayed here is taken from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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