Family Wellness 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
FAMILY wellness Triple Antibiotic Ointment. NET WT 1 OZ (28 g), OTC, DISTRIBUTED BY: FAMILY DOLLAR SERVICES, INC., MATTHEWS,NC 28105
Brand
Faria Limited LLC dba Sheffield Pharmaceuticals
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
20022 EXP. 12/13, 20031 EXP. 12/13, 20032 EXP. 12/13, 20041 EXP. 12/13, 20042 EXP. 12/13, 20051 EXP. 12/13, 20052 EXP. 12/13, 20061 EXP. 12/13, 20071 EXP. 12/13, 20072 EXP. 12/13
Products Sold
20022 EXP. 12/13, 20031 EXP. 12/13, 20032 EXP. 12/13, 20041 EXP. 12/13, 20042 EXP. 12/13, 20051 EXP. 12/13, 20052 EXP. 12/13, 20061 EXP. 12/13, 20071 EXP. 12/13, 20072 EXP. 12/13
Faria Limited LLC dba Sheffield Pharmaceuticals is recalling FAMILY wellness Triple Antibiotic Ointment. NET WT 1 OZ (28 g), OTC, DISTRIBUTED BY: FAMILY DOLLAR S 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