Keystone Recalls Medicated Better Braids Spray Due to Staphylococcus aureus
Keystone Laboratories is recalling Medicated Better Braids, La Laque (salicylic acid) Spray due to a positive Staphylococcus aureus test result.
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves microbial contamination (Staphylococcus aureus), which meets the criteria for a Severe rating due to the potential for significant injury.
Plain-English summary
Keystone Laboratories Inc is recalling Medicated Better Braids, La Laque (salicylic acid) Spray, 2%, 12 Fl. OZ. (355 ml.) bottles. The recall involves 134 cases of 12 bottles each, identified by Lot # 9AD5 and UPC 0 70596 00422 5. The product was distributed nationwide and in Canada.
The recall was initiated because the product had a positive Staphylococcus aureus test result, indicating microbial contamination of a non-sterile product. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this as a Class II recall.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact Keystone Laboratories Inc for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Medicated Better Braids, La Laque (salicylic acid) Spray, 2%,12 Fl. OZ. (355 ml.) bottle, Distributed by Keystone Laboratories, Memphis, TN 38101-2026, UPC 0 70596 00422 5.
- Manufacturer
- Keystone Laboratories Inc
- Category
- Drug — Topical OTC
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 #: 9AD5
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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