Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

Marcas Usa Llc: Pasta de Lassar Andromaco Recalled for Microbial Contamination

Agency Publication Date: April 15, 2018

Summary

Marcas USA Llc is recalling approximately 69,238 tubes of Pasta de Lassar Andromaco Skin Protection (25% zinc oxide) topical cream. This non-sterile product was found to have microbial contamination, which can lead to serious skin infections or other health issues, particularly in vulnerable populations. The recall affects 60-gram tubes distributed in Texas. If you have this product, you should contact your doctor or pharmacist and return any unused portions for a refund.

Risk

The cream is contaminated with microbes that should not be present in non-sterile topical products. Using contaminated skin protection cream can introduce bacteria into broken or sensitive skin, potentially causing localized infections or systemic illness.

What You Should Do

Check your product packaging for the brand name Pasta de Lassar Andromaco Skin Protection, 25% zinc oxide topical cream in a 60-gram tube.
Verify the Lot Numbers and Expiration Dates on the tube: Look for 15PL041 (Exp. 04/18), 15PL040 (Exp. 04/18), 15PL039 (Exp. 05/18), or 17LP117 (Exp. 10/20).
Check the barcode on the packaging to see if it matches UPC #851357003004 and the NDC code #75940-111-60.
Immediately stop using any cream from the affected lots.
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding any potential health concerns or skin reactions.
Return any unused product to the pharmacy or place of purchase for a refund and contact Marcas USA Llc for further instructions.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Drug recall refund and consultation

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

Affected Products

Product: PASTA DE LASSAR ANDROMACO Skin Protection (60 gram tube)

Model:

NDC #75940-111-60

UPC Codes:

851357003004

Lot Numbers:

15PL041 (Exp. 04/18)

15PL040 (Exp. 04/18)

15PL039 (Exp. 05/18)

17LP117 (Exp. 10/20)

Date Ranges: Expiration 04/18, Expiration 05/18, Expiration 10/20

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 79689

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Marcas Usa Llc

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 69,238 60 oz. tubes

Distributed To: Texas

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your product packaging for the brand name Pasta de Lassar Andromaco Skin Protection, 25% zinc oxide topical cream in a 60-gram tube.

Verify the Lot Numbers and Expiration Dates on the tube: Look for 15PL041 (Exp. 04/18), 15PL040 (Exp. 04/18), 15PL039 (Exp. 05/18), or 17LP117 (Exp. 10/20).

Check the barcode on the packaging to see if it matches UPC #851357003004 and the NDC code #75940-111-60.

Immediately stop using any cream from the affected lots.

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding any potential health concerns or skin reactions.

Return any unused product to the pharmacy or place of purchase for a refund and contact Marcas USA Llc for further instructions.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.