FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class I

Class ID-0247-2022

Class I— FDA's most serious classification, issued when there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the drug will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Product

LOTRIMIN AF, (Miconazole nitrate 2%), Jock Itch, Powder Spray, NET WT 133g (4.6 OZ) can, Dist by: Bayer Healthcare LLC, Whippany, NJ 07981, Product of Spain, NDC 11523-4140-2. UPC 3 11017 41031 8

Affected lot / code info
Lot # CV018TV, 11/30/2021; CV01A71, 1/31/2022; CV01CK4, 4/30/2022; TN0023G, 12/31/2022; TN006TC, 1/31/2023; TN007TG, 3/31/2023; TN008CZ, 4/30/2023; TN008CY, 4/30/2023.

Why it was recalled

Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene

Recalling firm

Firm
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Notification channel
Press Release
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
100 Bayer Blvd, N/A, Whippany, New Jersey 07981-1544

Distribution

Quantity
4,546,152 cans
Distribution pattern
Distributed Nationwide in the US, Puerto Rico, Canada and Mexico through a variety of retail channels.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2021-10-01
FDA classified
2021-11-18
Posted by FDA
2021-11-24
Terminated
2023-06-26
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0247-2022. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.