The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0686-2026·Announced 2026-07-22

Foster & Thrive Carbamide Peroxide 6.5% Recalled for Subpotent Strength

Bell Pharmaceuticals recalls Foster & Thrive Carbamide Peroxide 6.5% due to subpotent drug substance with low pH and significantly reduced assay levels. Approximately 31,094 units distributed nationwide 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: This is an FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is subpotency (reduced therapeutic effect rather than a direct contamination or toxicity risk), which is a lower-risk quality defect. No serious adverse health consequences are documented.

Plain-English summary

Bell Pharmaceuticals, Inc is recalling Foster & Thrive Carbamide Peroxide 6.5%, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) oral care product (NDC 70677-1154-01) distributed by McKesson Corp. via SSSL in Memphis, TN. The recall was initiated because the product is subpotent, with a low pH and significantly reduced assay level of approximately 0.6% compared to the expected 6–7%.

The affected product was distributed nationwide. The recalled lot numbers are 1505161, 1505181, 1505301, and 1505382, with expiration dates in April 2027. Approximately 31,094 units are involved in this recall.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop use and contact their pharmacist or healthcare provider with questions. Patients should not adjust or discontinue any current oral care regimen without consulting their healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Foster & Thrive, Carbamide Peroxide 6.5%, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL), NDC 70677-1154-01, Distributed by: McKesson Corp., via SSSL, Memphis, TN 38141.
Manufacturer
Bell Pharmaceuticals, Inc
Category
Drug
Hazard
Affected units
31,094

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 (5)

  • Lot:1505161
  • 1505181
  • 1505301
  • 1505382
  • exp 2027-04.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 11 recalled by Bell Pharmaceuticals, Inc under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 11 products in this recall →

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