Glycolic Acid recalls
The FDA has published 2 recalls involving Glycolic Acid since 2017. The latest was reported on 22 Mar 2017. Most were for sterility. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.
Total recalls2since 2017
Last 12 months0reported
Class I00% of total
Ongoing0latest 22 Mar 2017
Recalls per month, last 24 months
click a bar for that monthSeverity split
Class I 0 0%Class II 2 100%Class III 0 0%
Why glycolic acid is recalled
Companies
By year
All glycolic acid recalls, newest first
2 total| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Glycolic Acid Solution, all strengths including recalled by Synergy Rx | Synergy Rx | Sterility | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Glycolic Acid 15% Lotion recalled by Synergy Rx | Synergy Rx | Sterility | Nationwide |
Should you stop taking Glycolic Acid?
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.