Bacitracin Zinc recalls

The FDA has published 2 recalls involving Bacitracin Zinc since 2014. The latest was reported on 28 May 2025. Most were for sterility. Kenil Healthcare Private has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.

Total recalls2since 2014
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 28 May 2025

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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Severity split

Class I 0 0%Class II 2 100%Class III 0 0%

Why bacitracin zinc is recalled

By year

All bacitracin zinc recalls, newest first

2 total
ReportedClassRecallCompanyReasonWhere
DrugCLASS IIRapidol, Triple Antibiotic First Aid Ointment recalledRapidolKenil Healthcare PrivateManufacturing (CGMP) DeviationsDE, NC
DrugCLASS IIDr. Sheffield Triple Antibiotic Ointment recalled by Faria LimitedSheffield Triple AntibioticFariaSterilityNationwide

Should you stop taking Bacitracin Zinc?

Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.