The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Drugs)·D-0031-2018·Announced 2017-11-01

Lucky Mart Recalls Piyamping Anti-Itch Lotion Due to Incorrect Formulation

Lucky Mart Inc. is recalling Piyamping Anti-Itch Lotion because it contains dexamethasone instead of the labeled hydrocortisone.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source metadata explicitly identifies the agency classification as Class I, which corresponds to a Critical severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Lucky Mart Inc. is recalling 13,800 tubes of Piyamping Anti-Itch (hydrocortisone) Lotion, 1%, Net Wt. 0.67 oz (20g). The product is manufactured by Jimin Pharmaceutial Co., LTD. and distributed nationwide in the USA. The specific lots affected are C16001 and C16002, with an expiration date of 12/18.

The recall was initiated because the product contains an incorrect formulation. Specifically, the lotion contains dexamethasone instead of the hydrocortisone listed on the label. This discrepancy means the active ingredient does not match the product description.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the distributor for further instructions. The recall is classified as FDA Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that use of the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
PIYANPING Anti-Itch (hydrocortisone) Lotion, 1%, Net Wt. 0.67 oz (20g) tube, Manufactured By: Jimin Pharmaceutial Co., LTD., Distributor: Lucky Mart, El Monte, CA 91733, NDC 68085-8012-4.
Manufacturer
Lucky Mart Inc.
Affected units
13,800

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Lot #: C16001
  • C16002
  • Exp 12/18

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.