CLASS II ONGOING Drug recall · Reported 5 Jun 2024 · FDA Enforcement Report
Natural Pain Relieving Cream, Golden Tiger, (Camphor recalled
ARG Laboratories is recalling Natural Pain Relieving Cream, Golden Tiger, (Camphor 3%, Menthol 3%)Enriched with, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 17 Apr 2024 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-0529-2024
- FDA event ID
- 94354
- Recalling firm
- ARG Laboratories, Dallas, TX
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 17 Apr 2024
- FDA classified
- 30 May 2024
- Reported
- 5 Jun 2024
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Potency & Assay
- Drug class
- Creams, Ointments & Gels
Timeline
| 17 Apr 2024 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 30 May 2024 | Classified by FDA | +43 days |
| 5 Jun 2024 | 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
Out of Specification for active ingredient. Violative grade of propylene glycol used during the manufacturing process.
Potency and specification recalls happen when a batch tests outside its approved limits for strength, purity or dissolution, which can mean the dose delivered is higher or lower than labelled.
Product as listed by the FDA
NATURAL PAIN RELIEVING CREAM, GOLDEN TIGER, (Camphor 3%, Menthol 3%)Enriched with Capsaicin, Aloe Vera, Willow Bark & MSM, Roll-On NET WT 3 fl. oz. (88.7ml), Manufactured for Golden Tiger USA Albuquerque, NM, UPC 1 82294 00006 2
Where it was distributed
Distributed Nationwide in the USA
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Out of Specification for active ingredient. Violative grade of propylene glycol used during the manufacturing process.
Which lots are affected?
Lot 17323C3, Exp 06/30/2025
Where was it sold?
Distributed Nationwide in the USA
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
10 other products · FDA event 94354This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Pain Wizard, Natural Relief for Muscular & Arthritic Pain recalled.
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Other Natural Pain Relieving recalls
All 4| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drug | CLASS II | Natural Pain Relieving Cream, Golden Tiger, (Camphor recalled | ARG Laboratories | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Natural Pain Relieving Cream, Golden Tiger, (Camphor recalled | ARG Laboratories | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Natural Pain Relieving Cream, Golden Tiger, (Camphor recalled | ARG Laboratories | Potency & Assay | Nationwide |