The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0602-2025·Announced 2025-09-03

Walmart isopropyl alcohol swabs recalled due to subpotent formulation

Medline Industries is recalling Walmart ReliOn sterile alcohol swabs due to isopropyl alcohol concentrations below the labeled amount. The nationwide recall affects approximately 3.5 million swabs.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The subpotent drug hazard represents a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, warranting a High severity classification.

Plain-English summary

Medline Industries is recalling Walmart ReliOn sterile alcohol swabs due to subpotency. The product contains isopropyl alcohol at concentrations below the labeled amount.

The affected product was distributed nationwide. Approximately 3,456,000 individual swabs are included in this recall, identified by product code 61224070073.

No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should discontinue use of affected swabs and consult a healthcare provider if they have concerns about prior use.

The recalled product

Product
WALMART (ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL)
Brand
WALMART
Manufacturer
MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield
Category
Drug — Topical OTC
Hazard
  • subpotent
  • reduced-efficacy

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 (1)

  • 61224070073

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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