Acne Foam Recalled Over Superpotency

More than 3000 cans of Fabior (tazarotene) Foam, 0.1% (NDC 51862-295-10), are being recalled by Mayne Pharma due to superpotency concerns, according to the April 11, 2018, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report.

The recall affects 100-gram cans from lot MBEB (Exp. 1/31/19). The cans were distributed across the United States.

Mayne Pharma voluntarily initiated the recall March 21, 2018. The FDA designated it a Class III recall March 30, 2018. The classification signals use of the foam is not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Fabior Foam is a topical prescription retinoid approved for the treatment of acne.

—Jolynn Tumolo

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