Dr. Sheffield Antibiotic Ointment (Sheffield) – Microbial Contamination (2013)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Dr. Sheffield Triple Antibiotic Ointment, OTC a) 0.33 oz (9g) (NDC 11527-162-47); b) 1 oz (22g) (NDC 11527-163-55) SHEFFIELD PHARMACEUTICALS, New London, CT 06320
Brand
Faria Limited LLC dba Sheffield Pharmaceuticals
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
20154 EXP.12/13, 20153 EXP.12/13, 20152 EXP.12/12, 20151 EXP.12/11, 20093 EXP.12/13, 20092 EXP.12/13, 20091 EXP.12/13, 20085 EXP.12/13, 20084 EXP.12/13, 20083 EXP. 2/13, 20082 EXP.12/13, 20073 EXP. 12/13, 20074 EXP. 12/13, 20075 EXP. 12/13, 20081 EXP.12/13, 20021 EXP. 12/13
Products Sold
20154 EXP.12/13, 20153 EXP.12/13, 20152 EXP.12/12, 20151 EXP.12/11, 20093 EXP.12/13, 20092 EXP.12/13, 20091 EXP.12/13, 20085 EXP.12/13, 20084 EXP.12/13, 20083 EXP. 2/13, 20082 EXP.12/13, 20073 EXP. 12/13, 20074 EXP. 12/13, 20075 EXP. 12/13, 20081 EXP.12/13, 20021 EXP. 12/13
Faria Limited LLC dba Sheffield Pharmaceuticals is recalling Dr. Sheffield Triple Antibiotic Ointment, OTC a) 0.33 oz (9g) (NDC 11527-162-47); b) 1 oz (22g) (NDC due to Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Elevated counts of gram positive rods were found during environmental testing. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Elevated counts of gram positive rods were found during environmental testing
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026