The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0573-2024·Announced 2024-07-10

Drug Recall: Little Moon Essentials Aching Head Rub for Manufacturing Defects

Little Moon Essentials Aching Head Rub is being recalled by the manufacturer for manufacturing deviations. The voluntary recall affects 6,312 units distributed nationwide and in Ontario, Canada.

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: FDA Class II voluntary recall for manufacturing practice deviations with no reported illnesses, injuries, or specific identified hazards. The manufacturing compliance issues are not detailed, making the risk theoretical.

Plain-English summary

The product being recalled is Little Moon Essentials Aching Head Rub, an over-the-counter topical product containing Camphor 3.09% and Menthol 2.55%. The recall affects two packaging types: 0.5 ounce metal tins and 1 ounce glass jars, totaling 6,312 affected units.

The recall was initiated by the manufacturer for Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations. The specific manufacturing deviations are not detailed in the recall notice.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States and Ontario, Canada through 2 retailers. Consumers should check the product lot codes against the official recall list to determine if their products are affected.

Consumers with affected products should stop using them immediately and contact Little Moon Essentials LLC or their retailer for information about returns or refunds.

The recalled product

Product
Little Moon Essentials, Aching Head Rub (Camphor 3.09%, Menthol 2.55%) , a) 0.5OZ (14G), metal tin, UPC Code 67367388226 8, NDC 70722-203-05; b)1OZ (28G) glass jar, UPC Code 6 73673 88203 9, NDC 70722-203-01; Little Moon Essentials LLC Dania Beach, Fl 33004
Manufacturer
Little Moon Essentials LLC
Hazard
  • manufacturing-defect

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 (16)

  • lot code No expiration date on product: a) 326070
  • 420140
  • b) 322030
  • 321230
  • 329230
  • 321240
  • 329170
  • 328280
  • 326090
  • 322290
  • 327021
  • 323121
  • 327221
  • 429210
  • 424130
  • 427050

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.