The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0155-2021·Announced 2020-12-23

Taro Recalls Kroger Clotrimazole Cream Due to Impurity

Taro Pharmaceuticals is recalling Kroger Clotrimazole Cream 1% because an unknown degradation impurity was detected slightly above the specification limit.

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, which typically corresponds to a Moderate severity score (2) when no specific hospitalizations or significant injuries are reported, and the hazard is a minor impurity issue.

Plain-English summary

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. is recalling 45,396 units of Kroger Jock Itch Cream, Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1%. The product is an over-the-counter antifungal cream distributed nationwide in the USA and Canada.

The recall was initiated because an unknown degradation impurity was detected slightly above the specification limit in the product. This is a Class II recall, indicating a situation where use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. The specific lot number is A873630557, with an expiration date of December 2020.

The recalled product

Product
KROGER (CLOTRIMAZOLE)
Brand
KROGER
Manufacturer
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Category
Drug — Topical Antifungal
Hazard
Affected units
45,396

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 (4)

  • Lot#: A873630557
  • Exp Dec 2020 70
  • 200 63
  • 252

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 10 recalled by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., 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.

See all 10 products in this recall →

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