Humco Recalls Mercuroclear Antiseptic Anesthetic Due to Microbial Contamination Risk

Plain-English summary

Humco Holding Group, Inc. is recalling Mercuroclear Antiseptic Anesthetic First Aid products because they have the potential to be contaminated with Burkholderia gladioli. The product is a non-sterile first aid antiseptic and external analgesic containing benzalkonium chloride and lidocaine hydrochloride, intended to help prevent infection and relieve pain and itching from minor cuts, scrapes, burns, and insect bites.

The recall affects 1,269,846 bottles of the product, which were distributed nationwide. The affected products were sold under multiple brand names, including Good Neighbor Pharmacy, Quality Choice, Select Brand, Premier Value, CVS Pharmacy, Rite Aid Pharmacy, Top Care, HEB, and Humco. Specific lot numbers and item numbers for each brand are listed in the official recall notice.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and check the lot numbers on their bottles against the list provided in the recall notice. If the lot number matches, consumers should dispose of the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund, as directed by the recalling firm.

The recalled product

Product

Mercuroclear Antiseptic Anesthetic First Aid Helps prevent infection and relieves pain and itching of minor cuts, scrapes, burns and insect bites. Active Ingredients Benzalkonium chloride 0.13% - First Aid antiseptic, Lidocaine hydrochloride 2.5% - External analgesic, Sold unde

Manufacturer

Humco Holding Group, Inc

Category

Drug — Topical Antiseptic

Hazard

• microbial-contamination
• burkholderia-gladioli

Affected units

1,269,846

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