RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedD-1725-2019/FDA enforcement

Eczema Lotion Hydrocortisone 1% / Anti-itch Lotion, 3.5 OZ (99.2 g) Distributed by: Walgreen Co

What you need to know

Class II
  • What happened

    CGMP Deviations: Out of Specification results for either total microbial count or total organic carbon in the purified water utilized in the manufacturing process.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Current good manufacturing practice failures can affect product identity, strength, quality or purity.

  • Action required

    Stop applying or using the product. Check the UPC and lot codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund or replacement.

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Product identification

Source: FDA COSMETICS

Brand nameIntensive Healing Eczema
Recalling firmUS Pharmaceuticals INC.Belleville, NJ, United States
UPC / barcodes
3 11917 19308 3
Lot / date codes
  • Lot #36P17 EXP 11/2019
Distribution area
Nationwide

Distributed Nationwide in the USA

United States

Quantity affected533 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: August 21, 2019
FDA recall numberD-1725-2019

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

US Pharmaceuticals INC. initiated this cosmetics recall on July 11, 2019. The FDA enforcement report states: CGMP Deviations: Out of Specification results for either total microbial count or total organic carbon in the purified water utilized in the manufacturing process. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed Nationwide in the USA.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: CGMP Deviations: Out of Specification results for either total microbial count or total organic carbon in the purified water utilized in the manufacturing process.

Eczema Lotion Hydrocortisone 1% / Anti-itch Lotion, 3.5 OZ (99.2 g) Distributed by: Walgreen Co was made or distributed by US Pharmaceuticals INC. in Belleville, NJ, United States. This page reflects FDA report D-1725-2019, dated August 21, 2019.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, current good manufacturing practice failures can affect product identity, strength, quality or purity.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Set the product aside and do not apply it.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Product safety recall

Symptoms to watch for

The official enforcement report describes the specific risk. Follow the recall notice, check the product codes and do not use a product that may be affected.

Higher-risk groups

Children, pregnant people, older adults and people with weakened immune systems should take extra care when a product's safety is uncertain.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return.
  3. 3Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Read the official source record for the specific hazard and instructions.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Eczema Lotion Hydrocortisone 1% / Anti-itch Lotion, 3.5 OZ (99.2 g) Distributed by: Walgreen Co recall?

Intensive Healing Eczema recalled Eczema Lotion Hydrocortisone 1% / Anti-itch Lotion, 3.5 OZ (99.2 g) Distributed by: Walgreen Co in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as D-1725-2019. CGMP Deviations: Out of Specification results for either total microbial count or total organic carbon in the purified water utilized in the manufacturing process.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Stop applying or using the product. Check the UPC and lot codes below, then return it to the retailer or contact the manufacturer about a refund or replacement. Stop using or eating the product and keep it away from children and pets. Check the UPC and lot/date codes on this page and follow the official recall notice for disposal or return. Seek medical advice if anyone develops severe or worrying symptoms after exposure.

Is the Intensive Healing Eczema recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record D-1725-2019. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.