US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated May 16, 2018 (8 years ago)

screamin' hot (capsaicin) Pain Relieving Gel, 0.03%, packaged in a) 2 OZ (57g) tubes, UPC…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

CGMP Deviations: Products manufactured with an ingredient that exceed the benzene levels allowed in drug products.

What was recalled

screamin' hot (capsaicin) Pain Relieving Gel, 0.03%, packaged in a) 2 OZ (57g) tubes, UPC 7 50263 80072 4; b) 5 oz. (141g) tubes, UPC 7 50263 80007 6; and c) 16 oz. (454g) bottles, UPC 7 50263 80076 2; MFD FOR: Toast Products, 400 Sproul Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15136; NDC 52099-8005.

Recalling firm
Ideaz Llc
Origin
PA, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0834-2018

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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