Kroger 70% Isopropyl Alcohol Bottles Mislabeled; Contains Hydrogen Peroxide
Vi-Jon, Inc. is recalling Kroger 70% Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol due to a labeling mix-up. The bottles are labeled as isopropyl alcohol but contain Hydrogen Peroxide 3% instead.
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 labeling error (mislabeled product contents). No illnesses or injuries have been reported in the source text. The hazard is a labeling discrepancy with potential for consumer misuse, which is characteristic of a moderate-severity recall.
Plain-English summary
Vi-Jon, Inc. is recalling Kroger 70% Isopropyl Rubbing Alcohol (32 FL OZ bottles, Lot 0542077, expiration 07/2023, NDC 30142-810-45) due to incorrect labeling. The primary label on the front and back of some bottles states the product is 70% Isopropyl Alcohol, but the actual contents are Hydrogen Peroxide, Topical Solution USP with 3% Hydrogen Peroxide (stabilized).
A total of 21,156 bottles were distributed nationwide in the USA. The recall was initiated after the company received one complaint about the labeling mismatch.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact Vi-Jon, Inc. with questions or concerns. The mislabeling creates a risk that consumers could use the wrong product for their intended purpose, potentially resulting in harm.
The recalled product
- Product
- 70% ISOPROPYL RUBBING ALCOHOL (ISOPROPYL RUBBING ALCOHOL)
- Brand
- 70% ISOPROPYL RUBBING ALCOHOL
- Manufacturer
- Vi-Jon, Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Topical Antiseptic / OTC
- Affected units
- 21,156
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: 0542077 Exp. 07/2023
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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