Creams, Ointments & Gels recalls

The FDA has published 928 recalls involving creams, ointments & gels since 2012. The latest was reported on 9 Sep 2026. Most were for potency & assay. Teligent Pharma 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 recalls928since 2012
Last 12 months90reported
Class I546% of total
Ongoing201latest 9 Sep 2026

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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Severity split

Class I 54 6%Class II 701 76%Class III 173 19%

Why creams, ointments & gels is recalled

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Ongoing creams, ointments & gels recalls

201 active

All creams, ointments & gels recalls, newest first

928 total

Should you stop taking Creams, Ointments & Gels?

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.