Dandruff Care System (Taro Pharmaceuticals) – Subpotent Active Ingredient (2016)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Kamedis BIO-HERBAL DANDRUFF CARE THERAPEUTIC 2-STEP DANDRUFF CARE SYSTEM - Kamedis Bio-Herbal Dandruff Care 0.1% PYRITHIONE ZINC, STEP 1 PRE-TREAT Concentrated Botanical Scalp Lotion (0.1% Pyrithione Zinc) 4.20 FL OZ (125mL) (NDC 51672-2126-0) and STEP 2 CLEANSE Concentrated Botanical Dandruff Shampoo (1.0% Pyrithione Zinc)(0.6.80 FL OZ (200 mL) (NDC 51672-2125-5), Distributed by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A, Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10532. NDC
Brand
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: E601, E602, E603, E604, E608, E609 - Exp. September 2017, E610 E611, Exp. October 2017
Products Sold
Lot #: E601, E602, E603, E604, E608, E609 - Exp. September 2017; E610 E611, Exp. October 2017
Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. is recalling Kamedis BIO-HERBAL DANDRUFF CARE THERAPEUTIC 2-STEP DANDRUFF CARE SYSTEM - Kamedis Bio-Herbal Dandru due to Subpotent Drug: Out of Specification assay values on stability for the active ingredient, zinc pyrithione.. 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
Subpotent Drug: Out of Specification assay values on stability for the active ingredient, zinc pyrithione.
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