Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

CVS Hydrogen Peroxide Solution Recalled Due to Label Mix-Up

Agency Publication Date: July 14, 2022

Summary

Vi-Jon, LLC is recalling 36,840 bottles of CVS brand Hydrogen Peroxide Topical Solution (32 fl. oz.) due to a labeling error. While the front and back labels identify the product as Hydrogen Peroxide, the bottles actually contain 70% Isopropyl Alcohol. No injuries or incidents have been reported to date.

Risk

Using 70% Isopropyl Alcohol when Hydrogen Peroxide is expected can cause significant skin irritation or unintended chemical reactions, especially if applied to deep wounds or used as an oral rinse as sometimes directed for peroxide.

What You Should Do

This recall affects 32 fl. oz. bottles of Hydrogen Peroxide Topical Solution sold at CVS Pharmacy under NDC 59779-871-45 and UPC 0-50428-40950-3. Look for lot number 0562272 with an expiration date of 02/2025 printed on the bottle.
If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer, Vi-Jon, LLC, for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 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

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: Hydrogen Peroxide Topical Solution, USP (32 fl. oz.)by CVS Pharmacy

Variants: 946 mL

UPC Codes:

050428409503

Lot Numbers:

0562272 (Exp 02/2025)

NDC:

59779-871-45

Distributed by CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 90509

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Vi-Jon, LLC

Sold By: CVS Pharmacy

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 36,840 bottles

Distributed To: Nationwide

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall affects 32 fl. oz. bottles of Hydrogen Peroxide Topical Solution sold at CVS Pharmacy under NDC 59779-871-45 and UPC 0-50428-40950-3. Look for lot number 0562272 with an expiration date of 02/2025 printed on the bottle.

If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist. Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer, Vi-Jon, LLC, for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions regarding this recall.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 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

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.