The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0249-2018·Announced 2018-02-07

Taro Recalls Clobetasol Propionate Cream Due to Content Uniformity Failure

Taro Pharmaceuticals is recalling 27,792 tubes of Clobetasol Propionate Cream 0.05% because the product failed content uniformity specifications.

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 III, which indicates the product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences. The failure of content uniformity specifications is a quality control issue that may result in inconsistent dosing, but no specific injuries or illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. is recalling 27,792 tubes of Clobetasol Propionate Cream USP, 0.05%, 60 g. The recall was initiated because the product failed content uniformity specifications. The affected product is identified by Lot 311235 with an expiration date of September 2018.

The recalled product was distributed nationwide. It is a prescription-only topical medication manufactured by Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. in Israel and distributed by Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. in Hawthorne, NY.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product and return it to their pharmacy or contact their healthcare provider for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE (CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE)
Brand
CLOBETASOL PROPIONATE
Affected units
27,792

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 311235
  • exp Sept 2018

UPCs (2)

  • 0351672129422
  • 351672125837

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.