The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1380-2022·Announced 2022-08-31

Orajel Cold Sore Pain Cream Recalled for Improper Storage Conditions

Orajel Cold Sore Pain Cream 1.25 fl. oz. was recalled because it was stored outside appropriate temperature conditions. The product was distributed to Family Dollar Stores from April 30 through June 10, 2022.

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: FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard is a manufacturing control deviation affecting storage conditions that could impact product quality and efficacy, but this is a precautionary recall with no documented adverse events.

Plain-English summary

Orajel Cold Sore Pain Cream 1.25 fl. oz. is being recalled. The product was distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores from April 30, 2022 through June 10, 2022. The affected product has SKU 906766.

The recall was initiated because the product was held outside appropriate storage temperature conditions. This manufacturing control deviation violates CGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) requirements and could affect product quality and efficacy.

Consumers who purchased this product from Family Dollar Stores during the distribution period may have been affected.

Consumers should not use this product and should contact Family Dollar or the manufacturer with questions. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

The recalled product

Product
Orajel Cold Sore Pain Cream 1.25 fl. oz. distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores 04/30/2022 through 06/10/2022.
Manufacturer
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
Hazard
  • improper-storage

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)

  • SKU: 906766

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.