Chloroxylenol recalls
The FDA has published 3 recalls involving Chloroxylenol since 2021. The latest was reported on 12 Oct 2022. Most were for manufacturing (cgmp) deviations. Spartan Chemical Co 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 recalls3since 2021
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 12 Oct 2022
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 2 67%Class III 1 33%
Why chloroxylenol is recalled
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All chloroxylenol recalls, newest first
3 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS III | Antibacterial Foaming Wash with Hydria Moisturizing Formula recalledFoamfresh Dye Free Antibacterial Hand Wash | Woodbine Products Co | Labeling Errors | NC |
| Drug | CLASS II | Antiseptic Hand Cleaner (Chloroxylenol, 0%), Net Contents recalledAntiseptic Hand Cleaner | Spartan Chemical Co | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Lite'n Foamy Healthcare Personnel Handwash (Chloroxylenol recalledLite Nfoamy Healthcare Personnel Handwash | Spartan Chemical Co | Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Chloroxylenol?
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.