CLASS II Drug recall · Reported 5 Feb 2014 · FDA Enforcement Report
Mercuroclear Antiseptic Anesthetic First Aid Helps prevent recalled
Humco Holding Group is recalling Mercuroclear Antiseptic Anesthetic First Aid Helps prevent infection and relieves pain, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 26 Nov 2013 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-1048-2014
- FDA event ID
- 66927
- Recalling firm
- Humco Holding Group, Texarkana, TX
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 26 Nov 2013
- FDA classified
- 30 Jan 2014
- Reported
- 5 Feb 2014
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Reason category
- Sterility
- Drug class
- Pain Medication
Timeline
| 26 Nov 2013 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 Jan 2014 | Classified by FDA | +65 days |
| 5 Feb 2014 | 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
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product(s): The product was found to be contaminated with Bulkholderia sp.
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
Mercuroclear Antiseptic Anesthetic First Aid Helps prevent infection and relieves pain and itching of minor cuts, scrapes, burns and insect bites. Aqueous solution. Active Ingredients Benzalkonium chloride 0.13% - First Aid antiseptic, Lidocaine hydrochloride 2.5% - External analgesic. Sold under the following brands: a) Good Neighbor Pharmacy NDC 24385-593-46 , b) Quality Choice, NDC 63868-0488-02; c) Select Brand NDC 15127-885-59; d) Premier Value UPC 4098602556; e) Rite Aid Pharmacy UPC 011822576871; f) TopCare UPC 3680033436; g) Vida Mia UPC 847717060718; h) Humco 2 fl. oz NDC 0395-1637-92 i) Humco 3 fl. oz. NCD 0395-1637-93 ; 2 fl OZ (59 mL) and 3 FL OZ (90 mL) bottles, HUMCO, Texarkana, TX 75501.
Where it was distributed
Nationwide
Stores named: Rite Aid
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product(s): The product was found to be contaminated with Bulkholderia sp.
Which lots are affected?
a) Good Neighbor Pharmacy Mercuroclear 2 fl. oz, Lots: ALL LOTS b) Quality Choice Mercuroclear 2 fl. oz, Lots: ALL LOTS c) Select Brand Mercuroclear 2 fl. oz, Lots: ALL LOTS d) Premier Value Mercuroclear 2 fl. oz, Lot: ALL LOTS e) Rite Aid Mercuroclear 2 fl. oz, Lots: ALL LOTS f) Top Care Mercuroclear 2 fl. oz , Lots: ALL LOTS g) Vida Mia Mercuroclear, 2 fl. oz. Lots: ALL LOTS h) HUMCO Mercuroclear 2 fl oz. sold to WalMart Lots: ALL LOTS i) HUMCO Mercuroclear 3 fl. oz. Lots: ALL LOTS
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.
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