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Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.: Lidocaine Ointment USP, 5% (Generic for Xylocaine), packaged in a 50 g jar, Rx only, Mfg: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Prod# (NDC): 68

DrugsSource: FDA (drug) · Date: 2026-10-14

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Company / brand
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Product
Lidocaine Ointment USP, 5% (Generic for Xylocaine), packaged in a 50 g jar, Rx only, Mfg: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Prod# (NDC): 68788-7865-05
Reason / hazard
Failed Content Uniformity Specifications
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Distribution / sold at
USA Nationwide
Recall initiated
2026-09-28
Code info
Lot #: F1925G, Expiry: 4/30/2027; Lot #: E0925T, Expiry: 4/30/2027; Lot # D3025M, Expiry: 4/30/2027; Lot #: D0825D, Expiry: 4/30/2027.
Product quantity
N/A
Voluntary mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
City
Anaheim
State
CA
Country
United States
Event id
99994
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