The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0188-2026·Announced 2025-12-03

Menthol arnica gel recalled over current good manufacturing practice deviations

CA Botana International is recalling 810 tubes of Doctor D. Schwab Clinical Weh Weh Natural Pain Relief Gel with Menthol and Arnica for CGMP deviations.

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: Scored 2 because the record cites CGMP deviations without describing an identified defect or reported harm.

Plain-English summary

Doctor D. Schwab Clinical Weh Weh Natural Pain Relief Gel with Menthol and Arnica, Menthol 5%, in 4.2 oz (120 g) tubes, NDC 35192-020-02, from Doctor D. Schwab, a division of CA Botana of San Diego, California, is being recalled for CGMP deviations.

The recall covers 810 tubes from lot D53081, expiring 31 July 2026. The product was distributed in California, Colorado, Florida, Puerto Rico and Washington. The FDA has classified the recall as Class II.

The enforcement record cites the manufacturing practice deviations without describing a specific defect or health consequence, and reports no injuries.

Anyone holding a tube from lot D53081 should follow the firm's instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Doctor D. Schwab Clinical Weh Weh Natural Pain Relief Gel with Menthol and Arnica, Menthol 5%, 4.2 oz./120 g per tube, Doctor D. Schwab, A division of CA BOTANA, San Diego, CA 92121. NDC: 35192-020-02
Manufacturer
CA BOTANA International, Inc.
Hazard
  • cgmp-deviation

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 D53081
  • exp 7/31/2026

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

  • CA
  • CO
  • FL
  • PR
  • WA