Capsaicin recalls
The FDA has published 2 recalls involving Capsaicin since 2023. The latest was reported on 4 Dec 2024. Most were for packaging defects. Unexo Life Sciences 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 2023
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 4 Dec 2024
Recalls per month, last 24 months
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Class I 0 0%Class II 2 100%Class III 0 0%
Why capsaicin is recalled
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All capsaicin recalls, newest first
2 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Parche Leon Pain Relieving Hot Patch, Camphor recalledParche Leon | Unexo Life Sciences Private | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Capsaicin Cream 0.025%, External Analgesic Cream recalled by AVKARECapsaicin | Avkare | Packaging Defects | TN |
Should you stop taking Capsaicin?
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.