Bell Pharmaceuticals QC Quality Choice Carbamide Peroxide 6.5% Recall: Subpotent Drug Risk
Bell Pharmaceuticals recalls QC Quality Choice carbamide peroxide 6.5% (0.5 fl oz) due to subpotent drug content. Products may have low pH and reduced effectiveness, risking inadequate treatment. Consumers should check NDC numbers and lot dates for affected items.
Lower-risk recall
SubPotent Drug: low pH and significantly reduced assay (~0.6% vs expected ~6 7%).
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What happened, in plain English
Bell Pharmaceuticals is recalling QC Quality Choice carbamide peroxide products because they may have lower-than-stated effectiveness. This could lead to treatment failure if used for medical purposes like wound care. The recall affects specific lot numbers and sizes. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/31176-bell-pharmaceuticals-qc-quality-choice-carbamide-peroxide-6-5-recall.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/31176-bell-pharmaceuticals-qc-quality-choice-carbamide-peroxide-6-5-recall · Updated August 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0680-2026
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“Bell Pharmaceuticals QC Quality Choice Carbamide Peroxide 6.5% Recall: Subpotent Drug Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/31176-bell-pharmaceuticals-qc-quality-choice-carbamide-peroxide-6-5-recall. Based on FDA recall #D-0680-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0680-2026%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product may have low pH and significantly reduced active ingredient levels (about 0.6% instead of the expected 6.7%). This could mean the product doesn't work as intended for treating wounds or skin issues. However, it does not cause immediate harm like injury or death.
Who’s affected
People using QC Quality Choice carbamide peroxide for medical purposes, especially those with wounds or skin conditions. Those with the specific lot numbers and NDC codes listed are most at risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the NDC numbers 63868-026-15 (with washer bulb) or 63868-027-16 (bottle), and lot numbers 1505121, 1505342, or 1505381. Products were distributed by C.D.M.A., Inc. in Novi, Michigan, and expire by April 2027.
- Brand
Bell Pharmaceuticals- Category
Drug
All 11 products in this recall
FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.
- Classification
Class II- Status
Ongoing- Distribution
U.S Nationwide
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity | NDC |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-0678-2026 | CVS Health, Carbamide Peroxide, 6.5%, 0.5 FL Oz (15 mL), a) Bottle (NDC 51316-822-00.); b) Kit (1 BULB, Syringe & Drops- NDC 51316-823-00.), Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy., Inc. One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895,; Lot: a) 1505121, 1504242, exp 2027-03; 1505132, 1505182, 1505191, 1505291, 1505331, exp 2027-04; b) 1504231, 1504311, exp 2027-03; 1505312, 1505321, exp 2027-04. | 106,301 units | 51316-822-00, 51316-823-00 |
| D-0679-2026 | Clinere, Carbamide Peroxide, a) 2 bottles of Clinere Carbamide Peroxide (2 x 0.50 mL) 6.5%, 0.5 fl. oz. (15 mL); b) 1 bottle of Clinere Carbamide Peroxide (0,50 fl. oz. (15 mL), Dist. by: Quest Products LLC, Pleasant Prairie, WI 53158, NDC 68229-102-01.; Lot: a) 1504241, exp 2027-03; b) 1504291, 1504301, exp 2027-03. | 29, 474 units | 68229-102-01, 68229-102-03, 68229-102-02 |
| D-0680-2026 | QC Quality Choice, Carbamide Peroxide, 6.5%, 0.5 FL. OZ. (15 mL) a) Washer Bulb included (NDC 63868-026-15); b) 1 bottle (NDC 63868-027-16), Distributed by C.D.M.A., Inc., 43157 W. Nine Mile, Novi, MI 48376.; Lot: a) 1505121, 1505342, exp 2027-04; b) 1505381, exp 2027-04. | 15, 843 units | 63868-026-15, 63868-027-16 |
| D-0681-2026 | TopCare Health, CARBAMIDE PEROXIDE 6.5%, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL) a) Kit - WASHER BULB & DROPS INCLUDED (NDC 36800-835-33); b) 1 bottle (NDC 36800-835-34), DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC, ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007.; Lot: a) 1505122, 1505343, expires: 2027-04; b) 1505142, 1505341, expires: 2027-04. | 16,156 units | 36800-835-33, 36800-835-34 |
| D-0682-2026 | AUDIOLOGIST'S CHOICE, Carbamide Peroxide 6.5%, 0.5 Fl Oz (15 mL) a) Kit - Washer Bulb Included (NDC 59256-001-02); b) 1 bottle (NDC 59256-836-34), Distributed By: Oaktree Products Inc., St. Louis. MO 63005.; Lot: a)1505123, expires: 2027-04; b) 1505131, expires: 2027-04. | 5,762 units | 59256-001-02, 59256-836-34 |
| D-0683-2026 | FAMILY Wellness, Carbamide Peroxide 6.5%, 0.5 Fl Oz (15 mL), Kit - Washer Bulb Included, (NDC 55319-835-01), DISTRIBUTED BY: MIDWOOD BRANDS LLC, 500 VOLVO PKWY, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23320.; Lot: 1505124, 1505311, 1505332, expires: 2027-04. | 11, 977 units | 55319-835-01, 55319-836-01 |
| D-0684-2026 | GOOD NEIGHBOR PHARMACY, Carbamide Peroxide 6.5%, 0.5 Fl Oz (15 mL), a) Kit - Washer Bulb Included, (NDC 46122-556-05); b) 1 bottle (NDC 46122-557-05), Distributed by: AmerisourceBergen, 1 West First Avenue, Conshohocken, PA 19428.; Lot: a) 1505334, expires: 2027-04; b) 1505143, 1505151, expires: 2027-04 | 20, 160 units | 46122-556-05, 46122-557-05 |
| D-0685-2026 | LEADER, Carbamide Peroxide 6.5%, 0.5 Fl Oz (15 mL), a) Kit -1 RUBBER BULB SYRINGE, 0.5 FL OZ DROPS, (NDC 70000-0689-1); b) 1 bottle (NDC 70000-0688-1), DIST. BY CARDINAL HEALTH, DUBLIN, OH 43017.; Lot: a) 1505333, expires: 2027-04; b) 1505144, 1505302, expires: 2027-04. | 5, 471 units | 70000-0689-1, 70000-0688-1 |
| D-0686-2026 | Foster & Thrive, Carbamide Peroxide 6.5%, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL), NDC 70677-1154-01, Distributed by: McKesson Corp., via SSSL, Memphis, TN 38141.; Lot:1505161, 1505181, 1505301, 1505382, exp 2027-04. | 31,094 units | — |
| D-0687-2026 | meijer, Carbamide Peroxide 6.5%, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL), Washer Bulb included, NDC 41250-835-33, DIST. BY MEIJER DISTRIBUTION, INC., GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49544.; Lot:1505344, exp 2027-04. | 993 units | 41250-835-33 |
| D-0688-2026 | CAREone, Carbamide Peroxide 6.5%, 0.5 FL OZ (15 mL), Bottle, NDC 72476-838-34, DISTRIBUTED BY: FOODHOLD U.S.A, LLC, LANDOVER, MD 20785.; Lot:1505141, exp 2027-04. | 1,201 units | 72476-838-34 |
What to do — step by step
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Verify the NDC numbers and lot dates to confirm if your product is affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “U.S Nationwide” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 27 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What should I do if I have this product?
Check the NDC numbers and lot dates to see if your product is affected. If it is, you may need to contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
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