The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-1389-2022·Announced 2022-08-31

Lidocaine arthritis topical product recalled due to improper storage

Family Dollar Stores is recalling Lidocaine Arthritis and Sport wintergreen liniment (16 fl oz, SKU 902929) distributed nationwide April 30–June 10, 2022, due to improper storage temperature conditions.

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: This is a Class II FDA drug recall for a CGMP violation involving improper storage temperature. No illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations have been reported. The deviation represents a manufacturing and compliance issue rather than an acute safety threat.

Plain-English summary

Family Dollar Stores, LLC, is recalling Lidocaine Arthritis and Sport wintergreen liniment in 16 fl oz bottles (SKU 902929). The affected product was distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores nationwide during the period of April 30, 2022, through June 10, 2022.

The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations. Specifically, the product was held outside appropriate storage temperature conditions during distribution.

Consumers who obtained this product can identify it by SKU 902929. For specific information regarding this recall, including return and refund procedures, consumers should contact Family Dollar Stores or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
LIDOCAINE ARTHRITIS AND SPORT WNTGRN 16 FLOZ distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores 04/30/2022 through 06/10/2022.
Manufacturer
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
Category
Drug — Topical Analgesic
Hazard
  • improper-storage
  • cgmp-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 (1)

  • SKU: 902929

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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