FDA Recalls NPX Antibiotic Ointments for Improper Storage Temperature
Family Dollar Stores is recalling three NPX antibiotic ointment products due to improper storage temperature conditions that may affect product quality. Consumers should return or discard the products.
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: This is an FDA Class II recall for improper storage of temperature-sensitive antibiotic ointments due to CGMP violations. The storage deviation poses a potential risk to product quality and efficacy, warranting a High severity classification.
Plain-English summary
The FDA has issued a Class II recall for three NPX antibiotic ointment products distributed by Family Dollar Stores, LLC. The products were held outside appropriate storage temperature conditions, which violates Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) standards.
The recalled products are NPX Triple Antibiotic Ointment (SKU 910320), NPX Pain Itch Scar Antibacterial Ointment (SKU 999855), and NPX Triple Antibiotic Plus Pain Ointment (SKU 901498). These products were distributed nationwide to specific Family Dollar Stores from April 30, 2022 through June 10, 2022.
Consumers who have purchased these products should discard them or return them to Family Dollar Stores. For more information, consumers may contact the company or speak with a healthcare professional if they have health concerns.
The recalled product
- Product
- NPX TRIPLE ANTIBIOTIC OINTMENT 1 OZ SKU 910320 NPX PAIN ITCH SCAR ANTIBAC OINTMENT 1 OZ SKU 999855 NPX TRPL ANTIBIOTIC PLS PAIN OINMNT 1 OZ SKU 901498 distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores 04/30/2022 through 06/10/2022.
- Manufacturer
- Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
- Category
- Drug — Topical Antibiotic
- Hazard
- improper-storage
- temperature-deviation
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 (3)
- SKUs: 910320
- 999855
- 901498
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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