Obagi Nu-Derm Clear (Obagi Medical) – Labeling Mix-Up (2014)
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
Obagi Nu-Derm Clear, AM PM 3, Skin Bleaching and Corrector Cream, Hydroquinone USP, 4%, Rx Only, Net Wt. 2 OZ. (57 g) bottle, Dist by OMP Inc, Long Beach CA 90802, Made in USA, NDC 62032-101-36
Brand
Obagi Medical Products
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: 13I1218, Product/Part #: 362032101361, Exp 09/30/2016
Products Sold
Lot #: 13I1218, Product/Part #: 362032101361, Exp 09/30/2016
Obagi Medical Products is recalling Obagi Nu-Derm Clear, AM PM 3, Skin Bleaching and Corrector Cream, Hydroquinone USP, 4%, Rx Only, Net due to Labeling: Label Mix-Up; Containers of the Obagi Nu-Derm Clear pre-labeled bottles were inadvertently introduced into the Obagi Exfoderm Forte packagin. 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
Labeling: Label Mix-Up; Containers of the Obagi Nu-Derm Clear pre-labeled bottles were inadvertently introduced into the Obagi Exfoderm Forte packaging line. Therefore customers which ordered Clear RX actually had contents of Exfoderm forte.
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 16, 2026