CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 12 Feb 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report

Family wellness Triple Antibiotic Ointment recalled by Faria Limited

Faria is recalling Family wellness Triple Antibiotic Ointment, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 22 Nov 2013 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codes20022 EXP. 12/13, 20031 EXP. 12/13, 20032 EXP. 12/13, 20041 EXP. 12/13, 20042 EXP. 12/13, 20051 EXP. 12/13, 20052 EXP. 12/13, 20061 EXP. 12/13, 20071 EXP. 12/13, 20072 EXP. 12/13

Quantity recalled147566

Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.

Recall details

Recall number: D-1077-2014
FDA event ID: 66962
Recalling firm: Faria, New London, CT
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 22 Nov 2013
FDA classified: 5 Feb 2014
Reported: 12 Feb 2014
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Sterility
Drug class: Creams, Ointments & Gels

Timeline

22 Nov 2013	Recall initiated by company
5 Feb 2014	Classified by FDA	+75 days
12 Feb 2014	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Elevated counts of gram positive rods were found during environmental testing

A sterility recall means a product that must be sterile, such as an injection or eye drop, may be contaminated. Using a non-sterile product can cause serious infection.

Product as listed by the FDA

FAMILY wellness Triple Antibiotic Ointment. NET WT 1 OZ (28 g), OTC, DISTRIBUTED BY: FAMILY DOLLAR SERVICES, INC., MATTHEWS,NC 28105

Where it was distributed

Nationwide

Stores named: Dollar Tree

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Elevated counts of gram positive rods were found during environmental testing

Which lots are affected?

20022 EXP. 12/13, 20031 EXP. 12/13, 20032 EXP. 12/13, 20041 EXP. 12/13, 20042 EXP. 12/13, 20051 EXP. 12/13, 20052 EXP. 12/13, 20061 EXP. 12/13, 20071 EXP. 12/13, 20072 EXP. 12/13

Where was it sold?

Nationwide

What should I do if I have it?

Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

Other products in this recall event

2 other products · FDA event 66962

This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Dr. Sheffield Triple Antibiotic Ointment recalled by Faria Limited.

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
12 Feb 2014	CLASS II	Dr. Sheffield Triple Antibiotic Ointment recalled by Faria LimitedSheffield Triple Antibiotic	Faria	Sterility	Nationwide
12 Feb 2014	CLASS II	Dollar General Triple Antibiotic Ointment recalled by Faria Limited	Faria	Sterility	Nationwide

More recalls from Faria

All 4

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
12 Feb 2014Drug	CLASS II	Dollar General Triple Antibiotic Ointment recalled by Faria Limited	Faria	Sterility	Nationwide
12 Feb 2014Drug	CLASS II	Dr. Sheffield Triple Antibiotic Ointment recalled by Faria LimitedSheffield Triple Antibiotic	Faria	Sterility	Nationwide
26 Jun 2013Drug	CLASS III	Dr. Sheffield's Triple Antibiotic Ointment Bacitracin recalled	Faria	Potency & Assay	4 states