FDA recall record

L. Perrigo Company Salicylic Acid Shampoo, 6%, 177 mL bottle recall — FDA D-0503-2017

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: The API for these products had an out of specification result for an organic impurity.

Class IIIclassification
D-0503-2017official record ID
Mar 8, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordD-0503-2017
CategoryDrug Recalls
ClassificationClass III
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmL. Perrigo Company
Report dateMar 8, 2017
Recall initiation dateFeb 13, 2017
Quantity10,656 units total for both products
LocationAllegan, MI, United States

Official product description

Salicylic Acid Shampoo, 6%, 177 mL bottle, Rx only, Manufactured By Perrigo Yeruham, Israel, Distributed By Perrigo Allegan, MI 49010, NDC 45802-237-01, UPC 3 45802-237-01 9.

Why the product was recalled

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: The API for these products had an out of specification result for an organic impurity.

Distribution information

Nationwide within United States

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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