Screamin' Menthol Gel (Ideaz) – benzene contamination (2018)
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
screamin' menthol (menthol) Pain Relieving Gel, 4%, packaged in a) 2 OZ (57g) tubes, UPC 7 50263 80062 5; b) 5 oz. (141g) tubes, UPC 7 50263 80006 9; and c) 16 oz. (454g) bottles, UPC 7 50263 80066 3; MFD FOR: Toast Products, 400 Sproul Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15136; NDC 52099-8010.
Brand
Ideaz Llc
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: 1015019, Exp 10/18, 1116011, Exp 11/19
Products Sold
Lot #: 1015019, Exp 10/18; 1116011, Exp 11/19
Ideaz Llc is recalling screamin' menthol (menthol) Pain Relieving Gel, 4%, packaged in a) 2 OZ (57g) tubes, UPC 7 50263 800 due to CGMP Deviations: Products manufactured with an ingredient that exceed the benzene levels allowed in drug products.. 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
CGMP Deviations: Products manufactured with an ingredient that exceed the benzene levels allowed in drug products.
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