Walgreens assorted bandages recalled for undisclosed ingredient in adhesive
ASO LLC is recalling Walgreens assorted bandages (item 196568) distributed nationwide due to benzalkonium chloride in the adhesive pad that is not disclosed on the labeling.
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 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: This is an FDA Class II recall for an undisclosed ingredient in a medical device used on skin. Although no illnesses or injuries have been reported, the hidden ingredient poses a potential risk to sensitive individuals, warranting a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
ASO LLC is recalling Walgreens Family Pack assorted bandages (item 196568, 110 count) distributed nationwide. The recalled lots are 00176259, 00176260, and 00176582.
The adhesive pad contains 0.1% benzalkonium chloride, an antimicrobial ingredient, that is not disclosed on the product labeling. Benzalkonium chloride may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction in sensitive individuals.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it. Anyone experiencing skin irritation or allergic reaction after using the product should contact a healthcare provider.
The recalled product
- Product
- WALGREENS BANDAGES, item number 196568, 110 CT VALUE PACK, 24 BOXES/MASTER (shipping container), Walgreens Family Pack ASSORTED BANDAGES, 110 ASSORTED SIZES (retail package)
- Manufacturer
- ASO LLC
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 (4)
- UDI/DI 311917124506
- Lot Numbers: 00176259
- 00176260
- 00176582.
Distribution
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