MG217 Multi-Symptom Treatment Cream Recall Issued
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Wisconsin Pharmacal Company is recalling 690 tubes of MG217 Multi-Symptom Treatment Cream due to confirmed microbial contamination with Staphylococcus Aureus.
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What Happened
Wisconsin Pharmacal Company initiated a voluntary recall of MG217 Multi-Symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant due to microbial contamination of non-sterile products, with confirmed presence of Staphylococcus Aureus. The recall is classified as Class I by the FDA and remains ongoing.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is MG217 Multi-Symptom Treatment Cream & Skin Protectant (colloidal oatmeal 2%), NET WT 6 oz (170 g). A total of 690 tubes are involved, distributed nationwide in the USA and to the Bahamas. The product was manufactured by Pharmacal at 1 Pharmacal Way, P.O. Box 198, Jackson, WI 53037. Affected lot: 1024088, expiration 11/30/2026. Recall number: D-0553-2026.
What You Should Do
Consumers should check purchased products against the lot number provided. The recalling firm is Wisconsin Pharmacal Company, located at N168w22223 Main St, Jackson, WI 53037.
Why This Matters
This Class I recall involves a confirmed bacterial contaminant in a topical skin product distributed across the United States and Bahamas.
Source
FDA Recall D-0553-2026 - Wisconsin Pharmacal Company
Original source: FDA Official Notice ↗
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