CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 20 Jul 2022 · FDA Enforcement Report
Hydrogen Peroxide Topical Solution recalled by Vi-Jon
Vi-Jon is recalling Hydrogen Peroxide Topical Solution, USP, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 24 Jun 2022 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
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-1191-2022
- FDA event ID
- 90509
- Recalling firm
- Vi-Jon, Smyrna, TN
- Brand
- Hydrogen Peroxide
- Manufacturer
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 24 Jun 2022
- FDA classified
- 14 Jul 2022
- Reported
- 20 Jul 2022
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
- Drug class
- Creams, Ointments & Gels
Timeline
| 24 Jun 2022 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 14 Jul 2022 | Classified by FDA | +20 days |
| 20 Jul 2022 | Published in enforcement report | +6 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Labeling: Label Mix-Up-The primary label on the front of the bottles have Hydrogen Peroxide affixed to the front and back of the containers. However, the product inside the bottle is 70% Isopropyl Alcohol.
Packaging recalls include wrong labels, wrong products in the wrong bottle, missing leaflets, short-filled or empty capsules and seals that fail.
Product as listed by the FDA
Hydrogen Peroxide Topical Solution, USP, 32 fl. oz. (1 QT) 946 mL, Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895, NDC 59779-871-45, UPC 0-50428-40950-3
Where it was distributed
USA Nationwide
Stores named: CVS
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Labeling: Label Mix-Up-The primary label on the front of the bottles have Hydrogen Peroxide affixed to the front and back of the containers. However, the product inside the bottle is 70% Isopropyl Alcohol.
Which lots are affected?
Lot: 0562272, Exp 02/2025
Where was it sold?
USA 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.
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