Mercuroclear Antiseptic (Humco) – 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
Mercuroclear Antiseptic Anesthetic First Aid Helps prevent infection and relieves pain and itching of minor cuts, scrapes, burns and insect bites. Aqueous solution. Active Ingredients Benzalkonium chloride 0.13% - First Aid antiseptic, Lidocaine hydrochloride 2.5% - External analgesic. Sold under the following brands: a) Good Neighbor Pharmacy NDC 24385-593-46 , b) Quality Choice, NDC 63868-0488-02; c) Select Brand NDC 15127-885-59; d) Premier Value UPC 4098602556; e) Rite Aid Pharmacy UPC 0118
Brand
Humco Holding Group, Inc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
a) Good Neighbor Pharmacy Mercuroclear 2 fl. oz, Lots: ALL LOTS b) Quality Choice Mercuroclear 2 fl. oz, Lots: ALL LOTS c) Select Brand Mercuroclear 2 fl. oz, Lots: ALL LOTS d) Premier Value Mercuroclear 2 fl. oz, Lot: ALL LOTS e) Rite Aid Mercuroclear 2 fl. oz, Lots: ALL LOTS f) Top Care Mercuroclear 2 fl. oz, Lots: ALL LOTS g) Vida Mia Mercuroclear
Products Sold
a) Good Neighbor Pharmacy Mercuroclear 2 fl. oz, Lots: ALL LOTS b) Quality Choice Mercuroclear 2 fl. oz, Lots: ALL LOTS c) Select Brand Mercuroclear 2 fl. oz, Lots: ALL LOTS d) Premier Value Mercuroclear 2 fl. oz, Lot: ALL LOTS e) Rite Aid Mercuroclear 2 fl. oz, Lots: ALL LOTS f) Top Care Mercuroclear 2 fl. oz , Lots: ALL LOTS g) Vida Mia Mercuroclear, 2 fl. oz. Lots: ALL LOTS h) HUMCO Mercuroclear 2 fl oz. sold to WalMart Lots: ALL LOTS i) HUMCO Mercuroclear 3 fl. oz. Lots: ALL LOTS
Humco Holding Group, Inc is recalling Mercuroclear Antiseptic Anesthetic First Aid Helps prevent infection and relieves pain and itching o due to Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Product(s): The product was found to be contaminated with Bulkholderia sp.. 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 Product(s): The product was found to be contaminated with Bulkholderia sp.
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 7, 2026