The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0644-2022·Announced 2022-03-09

HEB Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic Label Mix-Up Recall

HEB 50% Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic bottles contain 3% Hydrogen Peroxide instead due to a label mix-up. The front label incorrectly identifies the product as isopropyl alcohol when the contents are actually a hydrogen peroxide topical solution.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a labeling error where the front label does not match the actual product contents. No reported illnesses or injuries are stated in the source text, and the hazard is a labeling discrepancy rather than a contamination or structural defect, warranting a Moderate severity classification.

Plain-English summary

Vi-Jon, Inc. is recalling HEB 50% Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic distributed by HEB in San Antonio, Texas. The product is packaged in 16 fluid ounce (473 mL) brown bottles with brown colored closures.

The recall involves a labeling error: the front label states the product is 50% Isopropyl Alcohol, but the bottles actually contain Hydrogen Peroxide, Topical Solution USP with 3% Hydrogen Peroxide (stabilized). The back label is correct. Approximately 11,580 bottles were distributed to one distributor in Texas for further distribution.

The affected lot is 0546089 with expiration date 09/2023. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and dispose of it properly. Consumers with questions should contact their healthcare provider or poison control.

The recalled product

Product
HEB 50% Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic, packaged in 16 FL OZ 91 PT) 473 mL brown bottles with brown colored closures. Distributed by HEB San Antonio, TX 78204. UPC 0 41220 25111 7
Manufacturer
Vi-Jon, Inc.
Category
Drug — Topical Antiseptic / First Aid
Hazard
  • label-mismatch
  • incorrect-active-ingredient

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)

  • Lot: 0546089 Exp. 09/2023

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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