The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0173-2026·Announced 2025-11-26

PeriGuard Ointment Recalled for CGMP Deviation at Manufacturing Facility

DermaRite Industries is recalling PeriGuard Ointment due to manufacturing practice violations at the facility where contamination was found in other products. Affected are 381,619 units distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall due to CGMP deviations at a manufacturing facility where contamination has been identified in other products and lots. No illnesses or injuries have been reported, but the manufacturing defect and contamination risk warrant a High severity rating.

Plain-English summary

PeriGuard Ointment (Petrolatum 49.9%) is being recalled. The product is packaged in three sizes: 5g tubes (NDC 61924-205-05), 3.5oz tubes (NDC 61924-205-04), and 7oz tubes (NDC 61924-205-07), manufactured by DermaRite Industries, LLC. All lots with expiration dates on or before August 2027 are included in the recall, affecting 381,619 units distributed nationwide.

The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations identified at the manufacturing facility. The facility has been found to have produced contaminated products and other lots, raising concerns about potential contamination risk for this product as well.

Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use immediately. Those seeking more information or guidance should contact DermaRite Industries, LLC or speak with a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
PeriGuard Ointment, Petrolatum 49.9%, packaged in a) 5g (NDC 61924-205-05), b) 3.5oz (NDC 61924-205-04), and c) 7oz (NDC 61924-205-07) tubes, DermaRite Industries LLC, 7777 West Side Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047.
Manufacturer
DermaRite Industries, LLC
Category
Drug — Topical Ointment
Hazard
  • cgmp-deviation
  • contamination-risk

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)

  • All lots on or before expiry date 08/2027

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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