The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0611-2025·Announced 2025-09-10

DermaSarra External Analgesic Recalled Nationwide for Bacterial Contamination

DermaSarra external analgesic is recalled nationwide because bottles were contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia bacteria. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class I recall for microbial contamination, which per the rubric carries a minimum score of 4. The product contains confirmed bacterial contamination with Burkholderia cepacia, but no illnesses or injuries have been reported.

Plain-English summary

DermaSarra, an external analgesic containing 0.5% camphor, is being recalled by the FDA. The product was found to be contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia bacteria.

The recall affects 249 bottles distributed nationwide under lot number 40187.2 with an expiration date of February 2026. The affected product is 222 mL (7.5 fl. oz.) bottles manufactured by DermaRite Industries, LLC, based in North Bergen, New Jersey.

Consumers should stop using this product immediately. If you have used this product and have health concerns, contact a healthcare provider for advice. The product should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
DermaSarra, External Analgesic, (Camphor 0.5%) 222 mL (7.5 fl. oz.) per bottle, DermaRite Industries LLC, 7777 West Side Avenue, North Bergen, NJ 07047. NDC 61924-189-08
Manufacturer
DermaRite Industries, LLC
Hazard
  • burkholderia-cepacia
  • microbial-contamination

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 #: 40187.2
  • Exp. Date 2/2026

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.