The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0260-2023·Announced 2023-02-08

Global Care 70% rubbing alcohol products recalled for cGMP manufacturing violations

Global Care 70% Alcohol Ethyl Rubbing Alcohol, distributed in Puerto Rico, has been voluntarily recalled by Frenda Corporation due to manufacturing compliance deviations. The recall affects 12,130 bottles in multiple package sizes.

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: This is an FDA Class II voluntary precautionary recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is manufacturing compliance deviations rather than confirmed contamination. Per the rubric, voluntary precautionary recalls without reported harm score as Moderate (2).

Plain-English summary

Global Care 70% Alcohol Ethyl Rubbing Alcohol has been voluntarily recalled by Frenda Corporation, the manufacturer. The product was distributed by Target Price, Inc. in Puerto Rico and is available in three package sizes: 32 FL OZ (946 mL), 16 FL OZ (473 mL), and 1 Gallon (128 FL OZ). A total of 12,130 bottles have been affected by the recall.

The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) deviations identified during manufacturing. These deviations relate to compliance with U.S. Food and Drug Administration standards for drug manufacturing. The specific lot numbers affected are: for 32 FL OZ bottles (C012821, C012721, C021821), for 16 FL OZ bottles (C012521, C021721), and for 1 Gallon bottles (C021121, C022121).

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Consumers with questions about the recall should contact the distributor or manufacturer. The recall status is Terminated as of September 10, 2024.

The recalled product

Product
Global Care 70% Alcohol Ethyl Rubbing Alcohol, packaged in a) 32 FL OZ (946 mL) UPC 8 70373 01323 1; b) 16 FL OZ (473 mL) UPC 8 70373 01332 3; c) 1 Gallon (128 FL OZ) 3785.41 mL UPC 8 70373 01330 4, Dist. By Target Price, Inc. Catano, PR
Manufacturer
Frenda Corporation
Category
Drug — Rubbing Alcohol
Hazard
  • manufacturing-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 (7)

  • Lots: a) C012821
  • C012721
  • C021821
  • b) C012521
  • C021721
  • c) C021121
  • C022121

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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