The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1147-2023·Announced 2023-09-13

OTC Topical Cream Cartons May Contain Mislabeled Prescription Toothpaste

Capsaicin Cream 0.025% cartons labeled as pain relief cream may contain Sodium Fluoride 1.1% prescription dental toothpaste instead. Consumers should verify product contents before use.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses, hospitalizations, or injuries. The hazard is a product mix-up where mislabeled cartons may contain a prescription dental toothpaste instead of the labeled topical analgesic, creating a risk of harm if misused, but with no actual adverse events reported.

Plain-English summary

Capsaicin Cream 0.025% manufactured by AVKARE LLC is being recalled due to a product mix-up. Some cartons labeled as Capsaicin Cream 0.025%, an external analgesic cream for topical pain relief, may actually contain tubes of Sodium Fluoride 1.1% Prescription Dental Toothpaste.

The affected product involves Lot # P22078 (expiration date 11/30/2024) distributed to 19 consignees across the United States. A total of 35,184 cartons are affected.

If you have purchased Capsaicin Cream 0.025% from this lot, verify that the actual product contents match the label before using it. Do not apply prescription dental toothpaste to your skin. Contact AVKARE LLC or your retailer with questions about whether you have affected product.

The recalled product

Product
CAPSAICIN (CAPSAICIN)
Brand
CAPSAICIN
Manufacturer
AVKARE LLC
Category
Drug — Topical Analgesic
Hazard
  • product-mix-up
  • mislabeling

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 (2)

  • Lot # P22078
  • Exp. 11/30/2024

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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