CVS Healing Ointment Recalled for Low Weight Fill Tubes
US Pharmaceuticals is recalling CVS Health Hydrating Healing Ointment due to low weight fill tubes identified in one lot.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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 involves a manufacturing defect (low weight fill) without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity voluntary precautionary recall.
Plain-English summary
US Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling CVS Health Hydrating Healing Ointment (Petrolatum 41%), Net Wt 3 OZ (85g), distributed by CVS Pharmacy, Inc. The recall involves 3,312 units of the product, specifically Lot # 41C19 with an expiration date of 3/2021.
The recall was initiated because low weight fill tubes were identified in the affected lot. This issue indicates a failure to meet Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMPs). The product was distributed in Rhode Island.
Consumers who have this specific lot of the ointment should stop using it and return it to the point of purchase or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- CVS Health Hydrating Healing Ointment (Petrolatum 41%), Net Wt 3 OZ (85g), Distributed by CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895 UPC 0 50428 53642 1
- Manufacturer
- US Pharmaceuticals Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Topical Ointment
- Affected units
- 3,312
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 (1)
- Lot # 41C19 Exp 3/2021
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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