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The FDA Desk2026-10-18October 18, 2026

FDA Desk — Oct 18, 2026: Nine Class II Recalls, Sterility and Dissolution Failures Dominate

// Summary

Ten recalls posted today, none rising to Class I. Nine carry a Class II designation spanning sterility failures, dissolution defects, temperature excursions, and microbial contamination; one Amazon-branded acetaminophen lot remains Not Yet Classified pending FDA review. Two Rugby Laboratories benzoyl peroxide products from the same Toronto-based contract manufacturer account for a cluster of the sterility-related actions.

Total10
Class I0
Class II9
Not Yet Classified1
// Class II
Benzoyl Peroxide Wash 10%
IDD-0879-2026
ClassII
StatusOngoing
ProductBenzoyl Peroxide Wash, USP, 10%, 5 FL OZ and 8.5 FL OZ bottles, NDC 0536-1261-63 / 0536-1351-42
ManufacturerSV Labs Toronto Corporation (distributed by Rugby Laboratories)
ReasonMicrobial contamination of topical product
DistributionIL only
Filed2026-10-07
Effective2026-09-01
Benzoyl Peroxide Wash 5%
IDD-0878-2026
ClassII
StatusOngoing
ProductBenzoyl Peroxide Wash, USP, 5%, 5 FL OZ bottle, NDC 0536-1259-63
ManufacturerSV Labs Toronto Corporation (distributed by Rugby Laboratories)
ReasonMicrobial contamination of topical product
DistributionIL only
Filed2026-10-07
Effective2026-09-01

Both Rugby-labeled washes trace to the same Canadian contract manufacturer and share a contamination root cause — worth watching for a broader firm-level action.

Estradiol Gel 0.1%
IDD-0873-2026
ClassII
StatusOngoing
ProductEstradiol Gel, 0.1%, 0.25 mg, 30-packet carton, NDC 69238-2452-3
ManufacturerAmneal Pharmaceuticals, LLC
ReasonDefective container — packets found empty or partially full
DistributionNationwide (USA)
Filed2026-10-07
Effective2026-09-08
FOCUS PI Hypromellose 0.7% Vials
IDD-0874-2026
ClassII
StatusOngoing
ProductFOCUS PI Hypromellose 0.7% Formula, sterile vials, NDC 82724-007-19
ManufacturerAurolab Trust (India), for Covalent Management, Inc.
ReasonLack of assurance of sterility
DistributionVA
Filed2026-10-07
Effective2026-09-17
Zoladex 3.6 mg Implant
IDD-0875-2026
ClassII
StatusOngoing
ProductZoladex (goserelin) implant, 3.6 mg, single-use syringe, NDC 70720-950-36
ManufacturerTerSera Therapeutics LLC (mfd. by AstraZeneca UK, product of Switzerland)
ReasonTemperature abuse — product held 25.5 hours in non-temperature-controlled FedEx trailer
DistributionUSA Nationwide
Filed2026-10-07
Effective2026-08-31

A cold-chain lapse on a hormone-sensitive oncology product warrants close provider follow-up on affected lot YN0099.

Paroxetine Extended-Release Tablets
IDD-0877-2026
ClassII
StatusOngoing
ProductParoxetine ER Tablets, 37.5 mg, 30-count bottle, NDC 60505-1318-3
ManufacturerApotex Corp. (mfd. by Apotex Inc., Canada)
ReasonFailed dissolution specifications
DistributionUS Nationwide
Filed2026-10-07
Effective2026-09-23
Buprenorphine Hydrochloride Injection
IDD-0876-2026
ClassII
StatusOngoing
ProductBuprenorphine HCl Injection, 0.3 mg/mL, 5x1 mL single-dose vials, NDC 42023-179-05
ManufacturerPar Health USA, LLC (for Endo USA)
ReasonCrystallization
DistributionUS Nationwide
Filed2026-10-07
Effective2026-09-08

Six lots implicated, spanning expirations from October 2026 through May 2027 — a broad window for a controlled-substance product.

Ranolazine Extended-Release Tablets
IDD-0010-2027
ClassII
StatusOngoing
ProductRanolazine ER Tablets, 1000 mg, 60-count bottle, NDC 27241-126-02
ManufacturerAjanta Pharma USA Inc.
ReasonFailed dissolution specifications (below specification)
DistributionNationwide (US)
Filed2026-10-07
Effective2026-09-17
TRP Gentle Eyes Lubricant Eye Drops
IDD-0860-2026
ClassII
StatusOngoing
ProductGentle Eyes Lubricant Eye Drops, CMC sodium 0.5%, 0.5 FL OZ bottles, NDC 17312-430-15
ManufacturerSterling Pharmaceutical Services LLC (for TRP Company, Inc.)
ReasonLack of assurance of sterility
DistributionUSA Nationwide
Filed2026-09-30
Effective2026-08-20
// Not Yet Classified
Amazon Acetaminophen Extra Strength Caplets
ProductAcetaminophen, Extra Strength, 500 mg, 1000-count bottle, NDC 72288-692-01
ManufacturerAurobindo Pharma USA Inc. (distributed by Amazon.com Services LLC; made in India)
ReasonDiscoloration — consumer complaints of discolored tablets
DistributionUS Nationwide
Filed2026-10-07
Effective2026-09-18

A classification remains pending; given the high-volume consumer distribution channel, FDA's severity determination should be watched closely for downstream labeling or retailer notice obligations.