NorthStar Arthritis Relief Cream Recalled for Microbial Contamination
Mariposa Labs is recalling NorthStar Arthritis Relief Cream because the product failed microbiological specifications.
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves microbial contamination, which presents a risk of harm even though specific injuries or illnesses are not reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Mariposa Labs, LLC is recalling 14,664 tubes of NorthStar Arthritis Relief Cream. The product is an over-the-counter cream in 2 oz tubes, manufactured for and distributed by NewMarket Health Products, LLC in Baltimore, Maryland.
The recall was initiated because the Arthritis Relief Cream failed microbiological specifications, indicating microbial contamination of the non-sterile product. The affected units are identified by the code 0106072/2298.
The recalled product was distributed to one consignee, who in turn sent it to one other consignee. Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- NorthStar Arthritis Relief Cream. Net Wt. 2 oz tube, OTC, Manufactured for and Distributed by NewMarket Health Products, LLC. 702 Cathedral St. Baltimore, MD 21201
- Manufacturer
- Mariposa Labs, LLC
- Category
- Drug — Topical OTC
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 14,664
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)
- 0106072/2298
Distribution
Distribution scope not specified by the agency.
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