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Medium RiskFDA Drug
Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

Ideaz Llc: screamin' hot and screamin' menthol Pain Relieving Gels Recalled for Benzene

Agency Publication Date: May 24, 2018
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Summary

Ideaz Llc is recalling approximately 1,620 units of screamin' hot (capsaicin) Pain Relieving Gel and screamin' menthol (menthol) Pain Relieving Gel. These topical products were manufactured with an ingredient that contains levels of benzene exceeding the limits allowed in drug products. Consumers should stop using these products and contact their healthcare provider or pharmacist, as exposure to excessive levels of benzene can pose long-term health risks.

Risk

The products contain benzene at levels that exceed the FDA's allowed limit for drug manufacturing. Benzene is a known human carcinogen, and regular exposure to elevated levels through the skin or inhalation can increase the risk of serious health complications.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your medicine cabinet for screamin' hot (capsaicin) Pain Relieving Gel (0.03%) in 2 oz tubes (UPC 7 50263 80072 4), 5 oz tubes (UPC 7 50263 80007 6), or 16 oz bottles (UPC 7 50263 80076 2).
  2. Check for screamin' hot lot numbers 116002 (Exp 01/19), 217003 (Exp 02/20), or 1217017 (Exp 12/20).
  3. Check your medicine cabinet for screamin' menthol (menthol) Pain Relieving Gel (4%) in 2 oz tubes (UPC 7 50263 80062 5), 5 oz tubes (UPC 7 50263 80006 9), or 16 oz bottles (UPC 7 50263 80066 3).
  4. Check for screamin' menthol lot numbers 1015019 (Exp 10/18) or 1116011 (Exp 11/19).
  5. If you have any of these products, stop using them immediately and contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance.
  6. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund and contact the manufacturer, Ideaz Llc, for further instructions.
  7. For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

How to: Consumers should contact their healthcare provider and return the product to the place of purchase.

Affected Products

Product: screamin' hot (capsaicin) Pain Relieving Gel (2 oz tube)
Model:
NDC 52099-8005
UPC Codes:
750263800724
Lot Numbers:
116002 (Exp 01/19)
217003 (Exp 02/20)
1217017 (Exp 12/20)
Date Ranges: 01/19, 02/20, 12/20
Product: screamin' hot (capsaicin) Pain Relieving Gel (5 oz tube)
Model:
NDC 52099-8005
UPC Codes:
750263800076
Lot Numbers:
116002 (Exp 01/19)
217003 (Exp 02/20)
1217017 (Exp 12/20)
Date Ranges: 01/19, 02/20, 12/20
Product: screamin' hot (capsaicin) Pain Relieving Gel (16 oz bottle)
Model:
NDC 52099-8005
UPC Codes:
750263800762
Lot Numbers:
116002 (Exp 01/19)
217003 (Exp 02/20)
1217017 (Exp 12/20)
Date Ranges: 01/19, 02/20, 12/20
Product: screamin' menthol (menthol) Pain Relieving Gel (2 oz tube)
Model:
NDC 52099-8010
UPC Codes:
750263800625
Lot Numbers:
1015019 (Exp 10/18)
1116011 (Exp 11/19)
Date Ranges: 10/18, 11/19
Product: screamin' menthol (menthol) Pain Relieving Gel (5 oz tube)
Model:
NDC 52099-8010
UPC Codes:
750263800069
Lot Numbers:
1015019 (Exp 10/18)
1116011 (Exp 11/19)
Date Ranges: 10/18, 11/19
Product: screamin' menthol (menthol) Pain Relieving Gel (16 oz bottle)
Model:
NDC 52099-8010
UPC Codes:
750263800663
Lot Numbers:
1015019 (Exp 10/18)
1116011 (Exp 11/19)
Date Ranges: 10/18, 11/19

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 79967
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Ideaz Llc
Sold By: Toast Products
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (820.125 pounds; 800 pounds)
Distributed To: Nationwide

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