Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
ALOE GATOR, (Octocrylene 8%, Octyl Methoxycinnamate 6%, Benzophone 3 6%, Octyl Salicylate 5%), SPF 40+, Broad Spectrum Protective…
Reason Out of Specification for active ingredient
Well at Walgreens, Scar Cream with SPF 30, (Avobenzone 3%, Octocrylene 10%, Oxybenzone…
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Subpotent Drug: low out of specification assay results for the octocrylene and avobenzone ingredients.
What was recalled
Well at Walgreens, Scar Cream with SPF 30, (Avobenzone 3%, Octocrylene 10%, Oxybenzone 6%), 0.7 OZ (19.8 g) tube, Distributed By: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015, UPC 3 11917 18281 0.
- Recalling firm
- Product Quest Manufacturing LLC
- Origin
- FL, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-0069-2019
What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.
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