Strides Pharma recalls Testosterone Gel 1% (2.5g) with benzene contamination. Affected lots produced between 2023-2027. Stop using immediately if you have the product.
Presence of foreign substance: Presence of Benzene.
Strides Pharma is recalling Testosterone Gel 1% (2.5 grams) due to benzene contamination. This chemical is a known carcinogen and could cause serious health risks if absorbed through skin. The recall affects specific production lots from 2023 to 2027.
Benzene is a known carcinogen that can cause cancer and other serious health issues when absorbed through the skin. The presence of benzene in testosterone gel means users could be exposed to this harmful chemical during application.
Men prescribed testosterone gel by a doctor who have the affected lots. Those with the product are at highest risk due to potential skin absorption of benzene.
Check for the product name 'Testosterone Gel 1%', 2.5 grams, 30 unit-dose packets in a carton. Look for lot numbers starting with 5501127A through 5502262A with expiration dates from April 2025 to January 2027.
Discard the product if you have the affected lots as benzene exposure poses serious health risks.
No, the product contains benzene which is a known carcinogen. Do not use the affected lots.
Lots starting with 5501127A through 5502262A with expiration dates from April 2025 to January 2027.
Check the lot number on the packaging. Affected lots have specific numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Strides Pharma to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0293-2025 — Strides Pharma Strides Pharma Hello, I own a Strides Pharma that is covered by recall D-0293-2025 from Strides Pharma. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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