The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0085-2021·Announced 2020-11-25

Milbar Recalls DCL AHA Lightening Gel Due to GMP Deviations

Milbar Laboratories is recalling 1,608 bottles of DCL AHA Lightening Gel due to Good Manufacturing Practice deviations. The product was distributed nationwide and internationally.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and is voluntary due to GMP deviations without reported illnesses or injuries, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.

Plain-English summary

Milbar Laboratories, Inc. is voluntarily recalling 1,608 bottles of DCL AHA Lightening Gel (hydroquinone 2%), 30 ml/1 fl.oz. The recall is being conducted due to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) deviations. The specific lot number is LW110-3 with an expiration date of November 2022.

The affected product was distributed throughout the United States, including Puerto Rico, as well as internationally. The recall was initiated on October 9, 2020, and was classified as FDA Class II by the agency.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for instructions on return or disposal. The recall status is currently terminated.

The recalled product

Product
DCL AHA Lightening Gel (hydroquinone 2%), 30 ml/1 fl.oz. Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT 06512 USA, UPC 357486500471
Manufacturer
Milbar Laboratories, Inc.
Category
Drug — Dermatologic
Hazard
Affected units
1,608

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 (2)

  • Lot #: LW110-3
  • Exp. Date Nov-22

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 14 recalled by Milbar Laboratories, Inc. under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

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