China Gel Inc recalls CHINA-GEL WHITE (Camphor 3.00%, Menthol 5.00%), A TOPICAL PAIN RELIEVER, packaged in a) 2 oz(56.8g) Tube, 76305-301-13
China Gel Inc recalls White topical pain relievers (Camphor 3%, Menthol 5%) due to contamination with B. cepacia in the same facility as other products. Affected products include 2oz to 120oz sizes with specific UPCs and expiration dates.
Lower-risk recall
CGMP deviations: Product being recalled as it was made in the same facility where contamination with B. cepacia was found in other products.
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What happened, in plain English
China Gel Inc is recalling their White topical pain relievers because they were made in a facility that previously had contamination with B. cepacia bacteria. This means the product could pose a health risk if used, especially for people with sensitive skin or weakened immune systems. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36485-china-gel-white-pain-reliever-recall-contamination-risk-from-manufacturing.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36485-china-gel-white-pain-reliever-recall-contamination-risk-from-manufacturing · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0789-2021
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“China Gel White Pain Reliever Recall: Contamination Risk from Manufacturing Facility.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36485-china-gel-white-pain-reliever-recall-contamination-risk-from-manufacturing. Based on FDA recall #D-0789-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0789-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product was manufactured in the same facility where contamination with B. cepacia bacteria was found in other products. This means the pain reliever could contain harmful bacteria that might cause skin infections or other health issues, especially for people with sensitive skin or weakened immune systems.
Who’s affected
People who own or use China Gel White topical pain relievers with the specific sizes and lot numbers listed in the recall notice are affected. Those with sensitive skin or compromised immune systems may be at higher risk due to potential bacterial contamination.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for China Gel White products with 2oz to 120oz sizes, including specific UPCs and lot numbers like B100JS (expiring 04/2021) through C247JF (expiring 09/2022). The product contains 3% camphor and 5% menthol.
- Brand
China Gel- Product
CHINA-GEL WHITE (Camphor 3.00%, Menthol 5.00%), A TOPICAL PAIN RELIEVER, packaged in a) 2 oz(56.8g) Tube, 76305-301-13- Category
Drug
All 3 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
Distributed Nationwide in the USA as well as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Norway, Turks & Caicos, Republic of Maldives, Russia, Singapore, Switzerland, United Kingdom
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity | NDC |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-0788-2021 | CHINA_GEL (Camphor 3.00%, Menthol 5.00%) A TOPICAL PAIN RELIEVER, packaged as a) 2 OZ (56.8g) tube, NDC 76305-300-13; b) 4 OZ (113.5g) jar, UPC 6 87806 10004 2, NDC 76305-300-02; c) 6 OZ (170 g) tube, UPC 6 87806 10006 2, NDC 76305-300-03; d) 8 OZ (226.8g) jar, UPC 6 87806 10008 2, NDC 76305-300-04; e) 16 OZ (453.6g), Bottle w/ Pump, UPC 6 87806 10016 7, NDC 76305-300-03; f) 128 OZ (3.78L) Gallon, UPC 6 87806 10128 7, NDC 76305-300-06; Distributed by: CHINA-GEL LLC, Arlington Heights, IL 60005,; Lot #: a)B122DY, exp 2021-05; B183GN, exp 2021-07; B262BF, exp 2021-09; C002KF, exp 2022-01; C030HT, exp 2022-02; C094LT, exp 2022-04; C275CW, exp 2022-10; C338CH, exp 2022-12; b) B122DX, exp 2021-05; B183GP, exp 2021-07; B262BE, exp 2021-09; C002KF, exp 2022-01; C030HT, exp 2022-02; C094LT, exp 2022-04; C275CW, exp 2022-10; C330BG, exp 2022-12 c) B122DY, exp 2021-05; B183GN, exp 2021-07; B262BF, exp 2021-09; C002KF, exp 2022-01; C030HT, exp 2022-02; C094LT, exp 2022-04;C156FF, exp 2022-06; C247JB, exp 2022-09; C338CH, exp 2022-12. d)B122DX, Exp 05/2021; B122DY , EXP 05-2021; B183GP, EXP 07-2021; B262BE, EXP 09-2021; B262BF, EXP 09-2021; C002KF, EXP 01-2022; C030HT, EXP 02-2022; C094LT, EXP 04-2022; C156FF, EXP 06-2022; C247JB, EXP 09-2022; C275CW, EXP 10-2022; C330BG, EXP 12-2022; e) B100JS, Exp 04/2021; B183GQ, EXP 07-2021; B255KZ, EXP 09-2021; C030HS, EXP 02-2022; C100AH, EXP 04-2022; C247JF, EXP 09-2022; f) B122DY , EXP 05-2021; B183GN, EXP 07-2021; B183GP, EXP 07-2021; B262BF, EXP 01-2022; C002KF, EXP 02-2022; C030HT, EXP 02-2022; C094LT, EXP 04-2022; C156FF, EXP 09-2022; C275CW, EXP 12-2022; C338CH, EXP 05-2022; | 92,472 each | 76305-300-02, 76305-300-03, 76305-300-04, 76305-300-05, 76305-300-06, 76305-300-07, 76305-300-13 |
| D-0789-2021 | CHINA-GEL WHITE (Camphor 3.00%, Menthol 5.00%), A TOPICAL PAIN RELIEVER, packaged in a) 2 oz(56.8g) Tube, 76305-301-13 ; b) 4 oz (113.5 g) jar, UPC 6 87806 20004 1, NDC 76305-301-02 ; c) 6 OZ (170 g) tube, UPC 6 87806 20006 5, NDC 76305-301-03; d) 8 oz (226.8 g) Jar, UPC 6 87806 20008 9, NDC 76305-301-04; e) 16 oz ( 453.6 g) Bottle w/ Pump, UPC 6 87806 20016 4, NDC 76305-301-05; f) 120 oz (3.78L) gallon, UPC 6 87806 20128 4, NDC 76305-301-06: Distributed by: CHINA-GEL LLC, Arlington Heights, IL 60005,; Lot #: a)B100JS, Exp 04/2021; B183GQ, EXP 07-2021; B255KZ, EXP 09-2021; C030HS, EXP 02-2022; C100AH, EXP 04-2022; C247JF, EXP 09-2022; b)B100JS, Exp 04/2021; B183GQ, EXP 07-2021; B255KZ, EXP 09-2021; C030HS, EXP 02-2022; C100AH, EXP 04-2022; C247JF, EXP 09-2022; c)B100JS, Exp 04/2021; B183GQ, EXP 07-2021; B255KZ, EXP 09-2021; C030HS, EXP 02-2022; C100AH, EXP 04-2022; C247JF, EXP 09-2022; d)B100JS, Exp 04/2021; B183GQ, EXP 07-2021; B255KZ, EXP 09-2021; C030HS, EXP 02-2022; C100AH, EXP 04-2022; C247JF, EXP 09-2022; e)B100JS, Exp 04/2021; B183GQ, EXP 07-2021; B255KZ, EXP 09-2021; C030HS, EXP 02-2022; C100AH, EXP 04-2022; C247JF, EXP 09-2022; f)B100JS, Exp 04/2021; B183GQ, EXP 09-2021; B255KZ, EXP 09-2021; C030HS, EXP 04-2022; C100AH, EXP 06-2022; C247JF, EXP 10-2022; | 40,289 each | 76305-301-02, 76305-301-03, 76305-301-04, 76305-301-05, 76305-301-06, 76305-301-07, 76305-301-13 |
| D-0790-2021 | aulief (Organic Camphor 3.00% Organic Menthol 5.00%), topical pain relief, packaged as a) 3.2 oz (90.7g) tube UPC 6 87806 30003 1 NDC 76305-302-01 ; b) 7.0 oz (198.5g) tube, UPC 6 87806 30007 9, NDC 76305-302-02; c) 16 oz (453.6g)Bottle w/ Pump, UPC 6 87806 30016 1, NDC 76305-302-03; Distributed by: CHINA-GEL LLC, Arlington Heights, IL 60005,; Lot #: a) B136HN, Exp 05/2021; b) B136HN, Exp 05/2021; c) B136HN, Exp 05/2021 | 3458 tubes | 76305-302-03, 76305-302-02, 76305-302-01 |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Identify your China Gel White product by size, UPC, and lot number from the recall list.
Discard Product
If you have the recalled product, safely dispose of it to avoid potential bacterial contamination.
Questions people ask
Why is this product being recalled?
China Gel Inc is recalling these products because they were made in the same facility where contamination with B. cepacia bacteria was found in other products.
What products are affected?
The affected products include China Gel White topical pain relievers in 2oz to 120oz sizes with specific UPCs and lot numbers listed in the recall notice.
How do I know if my product is recalled?
Check the product label for the size, UPC, and lot number (e.g., B100JS, expiring 04/2021) to see if it matches the recalled items listed in the notice.
Contact China Gel
We’ve drafted a message you can send China Gel to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0789-2021 — China Gel CHINA-GEL WHITE (Camphor 3.00%, Menthol 5.00%), A TOPICAL PAIN RELIEVER, packaged in a) 2 Hello, I own a CHINA-GEL WHITE (Camphor 3.00%, Menthol 5.00%), A TOPICAL PAIN RELIEVER, packaged in a) 2 oz(56.8g) Tube, 76305-301-13 that is covered by recall D-0789-2021 from China Gel. 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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- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0789-2021 (March 10, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0789-2021 to see it in context.
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