Athlete's Foot Cream (Taro) – Impurity Excess (2020)
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
Athlete's Foot Cream, Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1%, Antifungal Cream, NET WT 1 oz (30 g), Distributed by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10531. Made in Canada. UPC 3 51672 20022 0
Brand
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot#: B870130838, Exp Jan 2021 70, 200 63, 252
Products Sold
Lot#: B870130838, Exp Jan 2021 70,200 63,252
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. is recalling Athlete's Foot Cream, Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1%, Antifungal Cream, NET WT 1 oz (30 g), Distributed due to Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: An unknown degradation impurity was detected slightly above the specification limit in Clotrimazole Crea. 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
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: An unknown degradation impurity was detected slightly above the specification limit in Clotrimazole Cream USP 1%.
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