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Kamedis BIO-HERBAL DANDRUFF CARE THERAPEUTIC 2-STEP DANDRUFF CARE SYSTEM - Kamedis Bio-Herbal Dandruff Care 0.1% PYRITHIONE ZINC, STEP 1 PRE-TREAT Concentrated Botanical Scalp Lotion (0.1% Pyrithione Zinc) 4.20 FL OZ (125mL) (NDC 51672-2126-0) and STEP 2 CLEANSE Concentrated Botanical Dandruff Shampoo (1.0% Pyrithione Zinc)(0.6.80 FL OZ (200 mL) (NDC 51672-2125-5), Distributed by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A, Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532. NDC

Class I - Dangerous
💊 Drugs Recalled: May 26, 2016 Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Other Drugs Nationwide

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Lot #: E601, E602, E603, E604, E608, E609 - Exp. September 2017; E610 E611, Exp. October 2017
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Reason for Recall:
Subpotent Drug: Out of Specification assay values on stability for the active ingredient, zinc pyrithione.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

Kamedis BIO-HERBAL DANDRUFF CARE THERAPEUTIC 2-STEP DANDRUFF CARE SYSTEM - Kamedis Bio-Herbal Dandruff Care 0.1% PYRITHIONE ZINC, STEP 1 PRE-TREAT Concentrated Botanical Scalp Lotion (0.1% Pyrithione Zinc) 4.20 FL OZ (125mL) (NDC 51672-2126-0) and STEP 2 CLEANSE Concentrated Botanical Dandruff Shampoo (1.0% Pyrithione Zinc)(0.6.80 FL OZ (200 mL) (NDC 51672-2125-5), Distributed by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A, Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532. NDC

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Lot #: E601, E602, E603, E604, E608, E609 - Exp. September 2017; E610 E611, Exp. October 2017

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: D-0134-2017

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Class I - Dangerous

Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: Out-of-specification results obtained for related impurities and slightly lower than the established level of the Hydrocortisone Assay obtained during stability testing.

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