The Recall Desk

Hazard

Subpotent Active Ingredient recalls

7 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
7
Critical
0
Severe
1
Most recent
2026-07-22

Of the 7 subpotent active ingredient recalls we have scored against our rubric, 0 (0%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 1 (14%) are Severe.

About this hazard tag

Hazard tags are short, machine-readable labels we attach to every recall to make cross-cutting queries possible — “all subpotent active ingredient recalls regardless of agency”, “all listeria recalls in California”, “all airbag recalls in 2025”. The tags are extracted from each recall’s source text during the LLM rewrite step and validated against a fixed schema.

A recall can carry multiple tags — a Listeria recall might also be tagged ready-to-eat and undeclared-allergen. Use the full-text search if you want to combine hazard tags with brand or category filters.

1–7 of 7

  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0678-2026·2026-07-22

    CVS Health Earwax Removal Drops Recalled for Subpotent Active Ingredient

    CVS Health Earwax Removal Drops are being recalled because the product contains significantly reduced active ingredient (approximately 0.6% instead of the expected 6–7%) and has low pH. The recalled product may not work as intended.

    Product
    CVS HEALTH EARWAX REMOVAL DROPS EARWAX REMOVAL AID — CVS HEALTH EARWAX REMOVAL DROPS EARWAX REMOVAL AID (CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0647-2022·2022-03-02

    Premium Nature Instant Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Subpotent Ethanol

    AMS Packaging Inc is recalling Premium Nature Instant Hand Sanitizer (70% ethyl alcohol) in 8 oz and 16 oz bottles because some bottles contain less ethanol than labeled, reducing effectiveness.

    Product
    Premium Nature Instant Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol 70%), plastic bottle packaged as (a) 8 OZ, UPC 8 19192 02866 8; (b) 16 OZ, UPC 8 19192 02874 3; Premium Nature, South Plainfield, NJ.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0646-2022·2022-03-02

    Premium Nature Instant Hand Sanitizer Recalled for Subpotent Ethanol Content

    Premium Nature Instant Hand Sanitizer is being recalled nationwide because some bottles were found to contain subpotent levels of ethanol. The FDA identified the issue during analysis of multiple bottle sizes.

    Product
    Premium Nature Instant Hand Sanitizer, (ethyl alcohol 65%), plastic bottles packaged as (a) 2 OZ / 60ML, UPC 8 19192 02865 1; (b) 4 OZ, 118 ML, UPC 8 19192 02826 2; (c) 16 OZ, 473 ML, UPC 8 19192 02874 3; (d) 1 gallon, UPC 8 19192 02830 9; Premium Nature, South Plainfield, NJ.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0457-2022·2022-02-02

    CariFree CTx36 Kit recalled for subpotent fluoride content

    Dental Alliance Holdings LLC is recalling the CTx36 Kit because it contains less sodium fluoride than stated on the product label. Affected patients should contact their dentist.

    Product
    CTx36 Kit, contains three tubes of CariFree CTx4 Gel 5000, 1.1% Neutral Sodium Fluoride Mint, 2 oz (57 g) Rx only NDC: 61578-205-01 Manufactured by Oral BioTech Albany, Oregon 97321 and six boxes of 4fl.oz. Carifree CTx4 Treatment Rinse.
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0759-2021·2021-09-01

    PDI Povidone-Iodine Prep Pads Recalled for Subpotent Active Ingredient

    Professional Disposables International is recalling PDI Povidone-Iodine Prep Pads distributed nationwide because the product is subpotent—the active ingredient falls below specification. Consumers should stop using affected lots and consult their healthcare provider.

    Product
    PVP IODINE PREP PAD — PVP IODINE PREP PAD (PROVIDONE IODINE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0758-2021·2021-09-01

    PVP Iodine Prep Pads Recalled for Subpotent Active Ingredient

    Professional Disposables International is recalling PVP Iodine Prep Pads nationwide because the products are subpotent—containing less active ingredient than specified. The affected prep pads may not provide adequate antiseptic protection.

    Product
    PVP IODINE PREP PAD — PVP IODINE PREP PAD (PROVIDONE IODINE)
    Category
    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide