Key Takeaway
Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05%, 60g tubes, Rx only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Haifa Bay, Israel 2624761, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532 by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. was recalled on December 15, 2021. The hazard: Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: presence of R. Pickettii bacteria
Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05%, 60g tubes, Rx only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Haifa Bay, Israel 2624761, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532
Description
Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05%, 60g tubes, Rx only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Haifa Bay, Israel 2624761, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532. NDC 51672-1259-3
Hazard / Reason
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: presence of R. Pickettii bacteria
Class I: Dangerous or defective product that could cause serious health problems or death.
Class I is the most serious recall classification used by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability of serious health consequences or death.
Products Affected
Clobetasol Propionate Ointment USP, 0.05%, 60g tubes, Rx only, Mfd. by: Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Haifa Bay, Israel 2624761, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532
DrugsCompany Information
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Hawthorne, NY, United States
View all 36 recalls by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. →Distribution
Two distributors in UT and LA who could have further distributed to the retail level nationwide in the USA.
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