The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1170-2020·Announced 2020-04-15

Vitiligo Off Ointment Recalled for Being an Unapproved New Drug

Herbal Doctor Remedies is recalling Vitiligo Off Ointment because it is misbranded as an unapproved new drug.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text identifies the hazard as misbranding as an unapproved new drug without reporting specific injuries or illnesses, aligning with the criteria for moderate severity.

Plain-English summary

Herbal Doctor Remedies is recalling Vitiligo Off Ointment. The product is being recalled because it has been found to be misbranded as an unapproved new drug.

The recalled ointment was distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies in Alhambra, California. The products were sold online within the United States and internationally to Australia, Canada, Israel, Italy, Japan, Norway, and the United Kingdom. The recall applies to all lots within their expiration dates.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact Herbal Doctor Remedies at 1(800) 600-0808 for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Vitiligo Off Ointment, Distributed by Herbal Doctor Remedies Alhambra, CA 91801-7081 USA, 1(800) 600-0808

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)

  • All lots within expiry

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 70 recalled by Herbal Doctor Remedies 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 70 products in this recall →