FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0294-2025

Product

Testosterone Gel 1%, 5 grams, 30 Unit-dose Packets in a carton, Rx only, Distributed by: Strides Pharma Inc., East Brunswick, NJ, NDC 64380-152-02

Brand name
Testosterone
Generic name
Testosterone
Active ingredient
Testosterone
Route
Transdermal
NDCs
64380-151, 64380-152
FDA application
ANDA076744
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 5501103A, Exp Mar-25; 5501237A, 5501238A, Exp Apr-25; 5501278A, Exp May-25; 5501280A, 5501342A, Exp Jun-25; 5501372A, Exp Jul-25; 5501496A, Exp Aug-25; 5501499A, Exp Sep-25; 5501580A, Exp Oct-25; 5501582A, Exp Dec-25; 5501653A, 5501656A, Exp Jan-26; 5501770A, Exp Feb-26; 5501842A, 5501868A, 5501882A, Exp Apr-26; 5501957A, Exp May-26; 5502001A, Exp Jul-26; 5502033A, Exp Aug-26; 5502112A, 5502115A, Exp Oct-26; 5502180A, 5502181A, Exp Nov-26.

Why it was recalled

Presence of foreign substance: Presence of Benzene.

Recalling firm

Firm
Strides Pharma, Inc.
Manufacturer
Strides Pharma Science Limited
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Ram Ridge Rd, N/A, Chestnut Ridge, New York 10977-6714

Distribution

Quantity
244,412 Cartons; 30 sachets /Carton
Distribution pattern
Nationwide in the U.S

Timeline

Recall initiated
2025-03-05
FDA classified
2025-03-25
Posted by FDA
2025-04-02
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0294-2025. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Testosterone · FDA Drug Recalls