Benzalkonium Chloride recalls
The FDA has published 21 recalls involving Benzalkonium Chloride since 2013. The latest was reported on 8 Jul 2026. Most were for manufacturing (cgmp) deviations. Acme United 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 recalls21since 2013
Last 12 months15reported
Class I15% of total
Ongoing15latest 8 Jul 2026
Recalls per month, last 24 months
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Class I 1 5%Class II 20 95%Class III 0 0%
Why benzalkonium chloride is recalled
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Ongoing benzalkonium chloride recalls
15 active| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Trifluent Pharma Tridergel Wound Care Gel recalled by Blaine LabsTridergel | Blaine Labs | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Revitaderm Wound Care, First Aid Antiseptic Gel recalled by Blaine LabsRevitaderm Wound Care | Blaine Labs | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Cleansing Towelette (Benzalkonium Chloride 13%) recalled by Acme UnitedMed Nap Cleansing Towelette | Acme United | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Green Guard Antiseptic Wipes (Benzalkonium Chloride 13%) recalledGreen Guard Antiseptic Wipes | Acme United | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Dukal BZK Antiseptic Towelette (Benzalkonium Chloride 13%) recalledBzk Towelette | Acme United | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Medi-First Antiseptic Wipes recalled by Acme UnitedMedi-first Antiseptic Wipes | Acme United | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
All benzalkonium chloride recalls, newest first
21 totalShould you stop taking Benzalkonium Chloride?
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.