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THURSDAY ยท 14 MAY 2026

FDA Recall D-0789-2021

China Gel Inc · Arlington Heights, IL

Class II Ongoing 1891 days on record

Moderate impact — Class II recall โ€” temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequence possible; remote probability of serious adverse health consequence.

Product

CHINA-GEL WHITE (Camphor 3.00%, Menthol 5.00%), A TOPICAL PAIN RELIEVER, packaged in a) 2 oz(56.8g) Tube, 76305-301-13 ; b) 4 oz (113.5 g) jar, UPC 6 87806 20004 1, NDC 76305-301-02 ; c) 6 OZ (170 g) tube, UPC 6 87806 20006 5, NDC 76305-301-03; d) 8 oz (226.8 g) Jar, UPC 6 87806 20008 9, NDC 76305-301-04; e) 16 oz ( 453.6 g) Bottle w/ Pump, UPC 6 87806 20016 4, NDC 76305-301-05; f) 120 oz (3.78L) gallon, UPC 6 87806 20128 4, NDC 76305-301-06: Distributed by: CHINA-GEL LLC, Arlington Heights, IL 60005,

Lot / code: Lot #: a)B100JS, Exp 04/2021; B183GQ, EXP 07-2021; B255KZ, EXP 09-2021; C030HS, EXP 02-2022; C100AH, EXP 04-2022; C247JF, EXP 09-2022; b)B100JS, Exp 04/2021; B183GQ, EXP 07-2021; B255KZ, EXP 09-2021; C030HS, EXP 02-2022; C100AH, EXP 04-2022; C247JF, EXP 09-2022; c)B100JS, Exp 04/2021; B183GQ, EXP 07-2021; B255KZ, EXP 09-2021; C030HS, EXP 02-2022; C100AH, EXP 04-2022; C247JF, EXP 09-2022; d)B100JS, Exp 04/2021; B183GQ, EXP 07-2021; B255KZ, EXP 09-2021; C030HS, EXP 02-2022; C100AH, EXP 04-2022; C247JF, EXP 09-2022; e)B100JS, Exp 04/2021; B183GQ, EXP 07-2021; B255KZ, EXP 09-2021; C030HS, EXP 02-2022; C100AH, EXP 04-2022; C247JF, EXP 09-2022; f)B100JS, Exp 04/2021; B183GQ, EXP 09-2021; B255KZ, EXP 09-2021; C030HS, EXP 04-2022; C100AH, EXP 06-2022; C247JF, EXP 10-2022;

Quantity: 40,289 each

Reason for recall

CGMP deviations: Product being recalled as it was made in the same facility where contamination with B. cepacia was found in other products.

Recall record

Recall number
D-0789-2021
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Voluntary or mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Firm notification
Letter
Distribution
Distributed Nationwide in the USA as well as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Norway, Turks & Caicos, Republic of Maldives, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Recall initiated
2021-03-10
Classified by FDA Center
2021-09-02
FDA published
2021-09-08
Recalling firm
China Gel Inc
Firm location
Arlington Heights, IL

Drug identification

Brand name(s)
CHINA-GEL
Generic name(s)
MENTHOL AND CAMOHOR (SYNTHETIC)
Manufacturer(s)
China-Gel, LLC
NDC(s)
76305-301
Route(s)
TOPICAL

Operational response

Class II recalls indicate possible temporary or reversible health consequences. Remove affected lots from active dispensing. Segregate inventory. Check the firm’s recall notification for guidance on patient outreach.

For the official FDA enforcement record, see FDA's Recall Search.

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