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Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

HEB Isopropyl Alcohol Recalled for Label Mix-Up with Hydrogen Peroxide

Agency Publication Date: March 3, 2022
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Summary

Vi-Jon, Inc. has recalled 11,580 bottles of HEB brand 50% Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic due to a labeling error. The front of the bottle incorrectly identifies the contents as isopropyl alcohol, but the product inside is actually 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. The recalled product is packaged in 16-ounce brown bottles and was sold at HEB stores. No injuries or incidents have been reported to date.

Risk

Using hydrogen peroxide when expecting isopropyl alcohol could lead to ineffective treatment of a wound or cause unexpected skin irritation. This mix-up may result in consumers applying the wrong chemical for first aid purposes, potentially delaying proper healing.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects HEB 50% Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic (16 FL OZ / 473 mL) packaged in brown bottles with brown closures.
  2. Identify the product by checking for UPC 041220251117 and lot number 0546089 with an expiration date of 09/2023.
  3. If you have health concerns regarding the use of this product, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
  4. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  5. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: HEB 50% Isopropyl Alcohol First Aid Antiseptic (16 FL OZ)
Variants: 16 FL OZ (473 mL), Brown bottle, Brown closure
UPC Codes:
041220251117
Lot Numbers:
0546089 (Exp. 09/2023)

The primary label on the front incorrectly identifies the product as 50% Isopropyl Alcohol, while the product inside is 3% Hydrogen Peroxide. The back label is correct.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 89706
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Vi-Jon, Inc.
Sold By: HEB
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 11,580 bottles
Distributed To: Texas

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

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