Wexford Labs Recalls Expired Thymo-Cide Germicidal Detergent
Wexford Labs is recalling Thymo-Cide germicidal detergent because expired active ingredient was used in its manufacture.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Devices): 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 2/5 (Moderate).
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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, and the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity rating.
Plain-English summary
Wexford Labs, Inc. is recalling Ready to Use Thymo-Cide, Germicidal Detergent, containing 0.051% thymol, packaged in 1-qt. bottles. The product is intended for the disinfection of hard, non-porous surfaces in various health care and public safety facilities.
The recall was initiated because expired active ingredient was used in the manufacture of the product. The affected quantity is 7,020 one-quart bottles (1,755 gallons). The specific lot numbers and expiration dates are 091721 (exp. 10/13), 101521 (exp. 11/13), 0109131 (exp. 2/14), 0215131 (exp. 3/14), 0320131 (exp. 4/14), 0415132 (exp. 5/14), 0516131 (exp. 6/14), and 0624131 (exp. 7/14).
The product was distributed nationwide in the United States, including Florida, South Carolina, Texas, Missouri, California, Ohio, Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Indiana, and Georgia. Consumers and facilities should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm for instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Ready to Use Thymo-Cide, Germicidal Detergent, containing 0.051% thymol, packaged in 1-qt. bottles. The firm name on the label is Wexford Labs, Inc., Kirkwood, MO. For disinfection of hard, non-porous surfaces (floors, walls, tables, etc.) in operating rooms, intensive care…
- Manufacturer
- Wexford Labs Inc
- Hazard
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 (16)
- Lot numbers 091721
- exp. 10/13
- 101521
- exp. 11/13
- 0109131
- exp. 2/14
- 0215131
- exp. 3/14
- 0320131
- exp. 4/14
- 0415132
- exp. 5/14
- 0516131
- exp. 6/14
- and 0624131
- 7/14.
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