CVS Hydrogen Peroxide Bottles Contain Isopropyl Alcohol Due to Label Mix-Up
CVS Hydrogen Peroxide Topical Solution bottles contain 70% isopropyl alcohol instead of the labeled hydrogen peroxide. The labeling error could lead to misuse and potential harm if consumers use the product as labeled.
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 3/5 (High).
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: This is an FDA Class II recall involving a product-label mismatch where bottles labeled Hydrogen Peroxide contain 70% Isopropyl Alcohol instead. The labeling error creates a risk of harm if consumers use the product according to the label, meeting the criteria for High severity as a risk-of-harm product.
Plain-English summary
The recall involves Hydrogen Peroxide Topical Solution, USP, 32 fl oz bottles manufactured by Vi-Jon, LLC and distributed by CVS Pharmacy, Inc. A total of 36,840 bottles with Lot number 0562272 (expiring 02/2025) have been distributed nationwide. The bottles are labeled as containing Hydrogen Peroxide on the front and back, but the product inside is 70% Isopropyl Alcohol.
Consumers who use the mislabeled product for intended hydrogen peroxide purposes—such as wound cleaning or skin disinfection—may be using an unintended substance. This mislabeling presents a potential risk of harm depending on how the product is used.
Consumers who have purchased this product should not use it based on the label. For product returns, replacement, or additional information, contact CVS Pharmacy or Vi-Jon, LLC. Adverse events can be reported to the FDA at 1-888-SAFEFDA (1-888-723-3362) or online at www.fda.gov/medwatch.
The recalled product
- Product
- HYDROGEN PEROXIDE (HYDROGEN PEROXIDE)
- Brand
- HYDROGEN PEROXIDE
- Manufacturer
- Vi-Jon, LLC
- Category
- Drug — Topical OTC Solution
- Affected units
- 36,840
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: 0562272
- Exp 02/2025
UPCs (1)
- 050428409503
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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