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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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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