The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0622-2025·Announced 2025-09-17

First aid iodine antiseptic recalled over broken or leaking bottles

Iodo Blanco Iodides First Aid Antiseptic, iodine 2%, lot 230619, is recalled because of a defective container: broken or leaking bottles. 3,900 bottles distributed in Florida are affected.

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: Rubric level 2 covers precautionary recalls; the notice describes a defective container without stating any health consequence.

Plain-English summary

Iodo Blanco Iodides First Aid Antiseptic, mercury free, iodine 2%, in 1 fl oz (30 ml) bottles, distributed by Essential Products, NDC 70242-109-01, is being recalled. The affected product is lot 230619 with an expiry of 06/30/2026, and the recall covers 3,900 bottles distributed in Florida.

The recall was issued because of a defective container, with broken or leaking bottles. The FDA classified the action as Class II.

Anyone holding this lot should stop using the product and can return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Iodo Blanco Iodides, First Aid Antiseptic, Mercury Free, Iodine 2%, First Aid Antiseptic, Contains 1 fl. oz (30 ml) per bottle, Distributed by: Essential Products, www.essentialproductsusa.com, NDC: 70242-109-01
Manufacturer
World Perfumes Inc.
Category
Drug — Antiseptic
Hazard
Affected units
3,900

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 230619
  • Exp 06/30/2026

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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