Multi-event March 2026 FDA Recall Fluocinonide by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc
This Multi-event Class II drug recall was voluntarily initiated by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc on March 25, 2026 for the product Fluocinonide. The FDA reported the reason for recall as failed viscosity specifications. The product was distributed Nationwide and the recall is currently ongoing.
Reported Recall Events
Recall Number: D-0475-2026
Failed Viscosity Specifications: Out of Specification results, above the specification limit, in viscosity, noted during stability testing.
03-25-2026
04-22-2026
24,672 15 g tubes
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is 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
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA.
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Fluocinonide, USP, 0.05% Cream, 15g tube, Rx only, Mfd by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532, NDC 51672-1386-1
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# AD76252, Exp Date: 6/30/2026.
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0476-2026
Failed Viscosity Specifications: Out of Specification results, above the specification limit, in viscosity, noted during stability testing.
03-25-2026
04-22-2026
41,712 30g tubes
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is 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
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA.
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Fluocinonide, USP, 0.05% Cream, 30g tube, Rx only, Mfd by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532, NDC 51672-1386-2.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# AD76251, Exp Date: 6/30/2026.
Affected Packages Involved in this Recall
Recall Number: D-0477-2026
Failed Viscosity Specifications: Out of Specification results, above the specification limit, in viscosity, noted during stability testing.
03-25-2026
04-22-2026
2,640 60g tubes
Recall Profile & Regulatory Data
Class II - is 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
Enforcement Status About Enforcement Status
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Current regulatory stage of the recall event.
Ongoing
Recalling Firm About Recalling Firm
The firm responsible for the recall.
The firm responsible for the recall.
SUN PHARMACEUTICAL INDUSTRIES INC
Voluntary / Mandated About Voluntary / Mandated
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Indicates if the firm acted on its own or under FDA order.
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Drugs
Initial Notification About Initial Notification
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Method by which the firm first notified the public.
Letter
Distribution Pattern About Distribution Pattern
General area of initial distribution.
General area of initial distribution.
Nationwide in the USA.
Product Description About Product Description
Full technical description of the product.
Full technical description of the product.
Fluocinonide, USP, 0.05% Cream, 60g tube, Rx only, Mfd by: Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc., Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T 1C1, Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc., Hawthorne, NY 10532, NDC 51672-1386-3.
Batch or Lot Expiration Information
Lot# AD76250, Exp Date: 6/30/2026.
