Reported Oct 14, 2026 · Ongoing · Updated Oct 20, 2026
Lidocaine Ointment USP, 5% (Generic for Xylocaine), packaged in a 50 g jar, Rx only, Mfg: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A.,…
Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Preferred Pharmaceuticals, Inc. · 1250 N Lakeview Ave Ste O · Anaheim, CA · 92807-1801
Is this the product you have?
- Lidocaine Ointment USP, 5% (Generic for Xylocaine), packaged in a 50 g jar, Rx only
- MfgTaro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Prod# (NDC): 68788-7865-05
- Lot codes and dates
- Lot #: F1925G
- Expiry
4/30/2027Lot #: E0925T
- Expiry
4/30/2027Lot # D3025M
- Expiry
4/30/2027Lot #: D0825D
- Expiry4/30/2027
- Amount recalled
- N/A
Where it was sold
- Nationwide
Why it was recalled
Failed Content Uniformity Specifications
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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