CLASS II ONGOING Drug recall · Reported 24 Jun 2026 · FDA Enforcement Report
PureLife, Topical Anesthetic Gel, Benzocaine 20%, Strawberry Flavor recalled
Keystone Industries is recalling PureLife, Topical Anesthetic Gel, Benzocaine 20%, Strawberry Flavor, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 21 May 2026 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-0605-2026
- FDA event ID
- 99076
- Recalling firm
- Keystone Industries, Gibbstown, NJ
- Manufacturer
- PureLife Dental
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- 21 May 2026
- FDA classified
- 18 Jun 2026
- Reported
- 24 Jun 2026
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Packaging Defects
- Drug class
- Creams, Ointments & Gels
Timeline
| 21 May 2026 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 18 Jun 2026 | Classified by FDA | +28 days |
| 24 Jun 2026 | 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
Defective container:may contain bottles with incomplete seals
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
PureLife, TOPICAL ANESTHETIC GEL, BENZOCAINE 20%, 1 oz (30mL), Strawberry Flavor, Manufactured for Pure Life, LLC, Manufactured for PureLife LLC., Carson, CA 90810. NDC 68987-001-30
Where it was distributed
Nationwide in the USA
Questions about this recall
Is PureLife, Topical Anesthetic Gel, Benzocaine 20%, Strawberry Flavor recalled?
Yes. Keystone Industries recalled PureLife, Topical Anesthetic Gel, Benzocaine 20%, Strawberry Flavor on 21 May 2026. The recall is Class II and its status is Ongoing. Recall number D-0605-2026.
Why was it recalled?
Defective container:may contain bottles with incomplete seals
Which lots are affected?
BNZ-001921, EXP 04/15/2029
Where was it sold?
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 21 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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All 13| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Drug | CLASS II | Burkhart topical anesthetic gel, benzocaine 20 %, Strawberry Flavor recalledBurkhart Topical Anesthetic | Keystone Industries | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |
| Drug | CLASS II | Quala Dental Products, Topical Anesthetic Gel recalledQuala Topical Anesthetic Gel | Keystone Industries | Packaging Defects | Nationwide |