Creams, Ointments & Gels recalls

The FDA has published 933 recalls involving creams, ointments & gels since 2012. The latest was reported on 14 Oct 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 recalls933since 2012

Last 12 months84reported

Class I546% of total

Ongoing206latest 14 Oct 2026

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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2Nov '24 23 4 0Feb 4 6 16May 1 0 1Aug 1 11 7Nov 13 4 0Feb 2 13 1May 22 8 1Aug 8 5

Severity split

Class I 54 6%Class II 703 75%Class III 176 19%

Why creams, ointments & gels is recalled

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By year

2026647%
2025647%
2024728%
2023505%
202210912%
2021596%
2020839%
201910511%
2018526%
20179110%

Ongoing creams, ointments & gels recalls

206 active

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
14 Oct 2026Drug	CLASS III	Tretinoin Cream USP, 0.05% tube recalledTretinoin	SUN Pharmaceutical Industries	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
14 Oct 2026Drug	CLASS III	Tretinoin Cream UPS recalled by SUN Pharmaceutical IndustriesTretinoin	SUN Pharmaceutical Industries	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
14 Oct 2026Drug	CLASS III	Tretinoin Cream USP, 0.05% tube recalledTretinoin	SUN Pharmaceutical Industries	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
7 Oct 2026Drug	CLASS II	Benzoyl Peroxide Wash recalled by SV Labs Toronto	SV Labs Toronto	Sterility	IL
7 Oct 2026Drug	CLASS II	Benzoyl Peroxide Wash recalled by SV Labs Toronto	SV Labs Toronto	Sterility	IL
30 Sep 2026Drug	CLASS II	Major LubriFresh P.M. Nighttime Ointment recalled	Sterling Pharmaceutical Services	Sterility	Nationwide

All creams, ointments & gels recalls, newest first

933 total

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
14 Oct 2026Drug	CLASS III	Tretinoin Cream USP, 0.05% tube recalledTretinoin	SUN Pharmaceutical Industries	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
14 Oct 2026Drug	CLASS III	Tretinoin Cream UPS recalled by SUN Pharmaceutical IndustriesTretinoin	SUN Pharmaceutical Industries	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
14 Oct 2026Drug	CLASS III	Tretinoin Cream USP, 0.05% tube recalledTretinoin	SUN Pharmaceutical Industries	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
7 Oct 2026Drug	CLASS II	Benzoyl Peroxide Wash recalled by SV Labs Toronto	SV Labs Toronto	Sterility	IL
7 Oct 2026Drug	CLASS II	Benzoyl Peroxide Wash recalled by SV Labs Toronto	SV Labs Toronto	Sterility	IL
30 Sep 2026Drug	CLASS II	Major LubriFresh P.M. Nighttime Ointment recalled	Sterling Pharmaceutical Services	Sterility	Nationwide
9 Sep 2026Drug	CLASS II	Broadway Joe's Pain Cream, 3000 gm CBD recalled by Lexia	Lexia	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	CO
9 Sep 2026Drug	CLASS II	The One Spf 50 Invisible Sunscreen Gel, (Avobenzone recalled	Allies Group	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
9 Sep 2026Drug	CLASS II	The One Spf 50 Invisible Sunscreen Gel, (Avobenzone recalled	Allies Group	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
9 Sep 2026Drug	CLASS II	Broadway Joe's Pain Cream, (Histamine Dihydrochloride recalled by Lexia	Lexia	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	CO
9 Sep 2026Drug	CLASS II	The One Spf 50 Invisible Sunscreen Gel, (Avobenzone recalled	Allies Group	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
9 Sep 2026Drug	CLASS II	The One Spf 50 Invisible Sunscreen Gel, (Avobenzone recalled	Allies Group	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
2 Sep 2026Drug	CLASS II	Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05% tube recalledClobetasol Propionate	Lupin Pharmaceuticals	Other	Nationwide
5 Aug 2026Drug	CLASS II	Azelaic Acid Gel, 15% tubes, For Topical Use only recalledAzelaic Acid	Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	Nationwide
22 Jul 2026Drug	CLASS II	Nystatin Cream USP, (100,000 USP Nystatin Units) recalled by Padagis USNystatin	Padagis US	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
15 Jul 2026Drug	CLASS II	Medline Remedy Specialized Silicone Cream (Hydraguard-D ) recalled	BioMed Laboratories	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
8 Jul 2026Drug	CLASS II	Terpenicol Antifungal Cream (Undecylenic Acid 13%) recalledTerpenicol	Blaine Labs	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
8 Jul 2026Drug	CLASS II	Trifluent Pharma Tridergel Wound Care Gel recalled by Blaine LabsTridergel	Blaine Labs	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	Nationwide
8 Jul 2026Drug	CLASS II	vite20 Antifungal Cream, (10% Undecylenic Acid) recalled by Blaine Labs	Blaine Labs	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
8 Jul 2026Drug	CLASS II	Revitaderm Wound Care, First Aid Antiseptic Gel recalled by Blaine LabsRevitaderm Wound Care	Blaine Labs	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	Nationwide
8 Jul 2026Drug	CLASS I	Revitaderm Wound Care Gel, Benzalkonium Chloride recalled by Blaine Labs	Blaine Labs	Sterility	Nationwide
8 Jul 2026Drug	CLASS II	Fungal Fusion Eradication Solution, Antifungal & Antimicrobial Kit recalled	Blaine Labs	Potency & Assay	Nationwide
24 Jun 2026Drug	CLASS II	Med Pride, Bacitracin Zinc Ointment recalled by Dabur India	Dabur India	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	Nationwide
24 Jun 2026Drug	CLASS II	Cura Hongos, Crema Antifungica, Clotrimazole 1% tubes recalled	Dabur India	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	Nationwide
24 Jun 2026Drug	CLASS II	Pearson Quality Topical Anesthetic Gel (20% Benzocaine) recalledPearson Topical Anesthetic	Keystone Industries	Packaging Defects	Nationwide
24 Jun 2026Drug	CLASS II	Circle K, triple antibiotic ointment, Bacitracin Zinc recalled	Dabur India	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	Nationwide
24 Jun 2026Drug	CLASS II	Med Pride, Triple Antibiotic Ointment, Bacitracin Zinc recalled	Dabur India	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	Nationwide
24 Jun 2026Drug	CLASS II	Med Pride, 1% Clotrimazole Antifungal Cream recalled by Dabur India	Dabur India	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	Nationwide
24 Jun 2026Drug	CLASS II	safco SensiCaine-Ultra (20% Benzocaine) recalled by Keystone IndustriesSafco Sensicaine Ultra Topical Anesthetic Gel	Keystone Industries	Packaging Defects	Nationwide
24 Jun 2026Drug	CLASS II	Lil Drug Store, Triple Antibiotic Ointment, Bacitracin Zinc recalled	Dabur India	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	Nationwide

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.

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At a glance

Latest recall: 14 Oct 2026
First on record: 20 Jun 2012
Class I share: 6%
Ongoing: 206

Drug classes

Injectable & IV Drugs 4,639Pain Medication 1,519Creams, Ointments & Gels 933Blood Pressure Medication 837Compounded Drugs 722Eye Drops 606Hormones & Birth Control 495Antibiotics 491Allergy Medication 348Stomach & Acid Reflux Medication 317Cold & Cough Medicine 312Diabetes Medication 252

Recall classes

CLASS ISerious harm or death possible.

CLASS IITemporary or reversible harm.

CLASS IIIUnlikely to cause harm.