Hands Down Medicated Lotion Soap, 1 gallon bottle, 4 gallons per case, Distributed by PCS Industr...

FDA Drug Recall #D-1387-2012 — Class II — May 21, 2012

Recall Summary

Recall Number D-1387-2012
Classification Class II — Moderate risk
Date Initiated May 21, 2012
Status Terminated
Voluntary Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recalling Firm

Firm Kutol Products Co Inc
Location Cincinnati, OH
Product Type Drugs
Quantity 11,688 gallon bottles (2,922 cases)

Product Description

Hands Down Medicated Lotion Soap, 1 gallon bottle, 4 gallons per case, Distributed by PCS Industries, Crestwood, IL, 60446

Reason for Recall

Labeling: Presence of Undeclared Additive: Medicated lotion soap produced and distributed by the recalling firm contains the unapproved ingredient, Red Dye #15. This dye is not approved for use in food, drugs or cosmetics.

Distribution Pattern

IL

Lot / Code Information

Lot #: 090204012 , 090303026 , 090508009 , 090604024 , 090725030 , 090829002, 091005017 , 091223002 , 100115022 , 100316005 , 100115022 , 100316005,100329004 , 100607017 , 100730001 , 100817014 , 100921018 , 101020009, 101208003 , 101218007 , 110405009 , (L)11053105 , (L)11062811 , (L)11081805, and (L)11091206

Frequently Asked Questions

Stop using the medication immediately and contact your pharmacist. A mislabeling recall can range from a minor technical error (wrong font size) to a serious mix-up where one drug is inside another drug's packaging. If you received a medication that looks or acts differently than expected, or if you experienced unexpected effects, tell your doctor immediately. The pharmacist can verify whether your specific lot is affected and provide a replacement. Report any adverse effects experienced to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Not necessarily. Many drug recalls are initiated because of quality system failures or test results that suggest a product might not meet specifications — even if no patients have reported harm. The FDA uses a precautionary approach: if there is reason to believe quality standards were not met, a recall is required regardless of whether adverse effects have been reported. Class I recalls typically involve a reasonable probability of harm; Class II recalls may cause temporary health issues; Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause adverse health consequences but that still violate regulations.

Pharmacies typically receive recall notices directly from drug wholesalers and manufacturers within days of the recall being announced. Your pharmacist can look up whether any product in your prescription history matches a recalled lot number. For current recalls, the FDA publishes updates at FDA.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts and sends MedWatch email alerts for significant drug safety issues. You can sign up for MedWatch alerts at FDA.gov. Most major pharmacy chains also have their own recall notification systems that automatically alert pharmacists when a recalled product is in their inventory.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this medication if affected by this recall. Contact your pharmacist or prescribing doctor immediately for guidance. Do not flush medications — use a drug take-back program.