Steris Recalls Kindest Kare Antimicrobial Foaming Handwash Due to Labeling Error
Steris is recalling 54 bottles of Kindest Kare Antimicrobial Foaming Handwash because an outdated label incorrectly lists an inactive ingredient.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 2/5 (Moderate).
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 due to a minor labeling error involving an incorrect inactive ingredient, which fits the rubric for moderate severity.
Plain-English summary
Steris Corporation is recalling 3 cases (54 bottles) of Kindest Kare Antimicrobial Foaming Handwash, 0.75% Triclosan, 444 ml (15 fl oz) bottles. The recall is due to a labeling error where an outdated version of the label was applied to the products, incorrectly stating one inactive ingredient.
The affected product is identified by Lot # 277120 and an expiration date of 06/01/17. The recall number is D-0518-2016. The product was distributed to medical centers and hospitals in Florida, Missouri, and Tennessee.
Consumers and healthcare facilities should check their inventory for this specific lot number and stop using the product if it matches the description. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
The recalled product
- Product
- Kindest Kare Antimicrobial Foaming Handwash, Hand Soap, 0.75% Triclosan, 444 ml (15 fl oz) bottles, STERIS Corporation, 7501 Page Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63133, Reorder # 1452-RF, NDC 0519-1452-13, UPC (01)00724995 086251.
- Manufacturer
- Steris Corp
- Category
- Drug — Topical Antiseptic
- Hazard
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 # 277120
- Exp 06/01/17
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