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Drug recall · FDA · Published January 6, 2021

DLC Laboratories, Inc recalls Sulfur Ointment 10%, Pomada de Azufre, 2.6 OZ (73.7g) jar; Manufactured by/ Fabricado por: De La Cruz Products, A

DLC Laboratories recalls Sulfur Ointment 10% jars with incorrect Camphor labeling. This mix-up may cause confusion about the product's active ingredients.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-0257-2021DrugDLC Laboratories ›
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Recalling firmDLC Laboratories, Inc7008 Marcelle St, N/A · Paramount, CA 90723-4839
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What happened, in plain English

DLC Laboratories is recalling Sulfur Ointment 10% jars due to a label mix-up where the Camphor drug facts panel was incorrectly placed on the product. This could lead to confusion about the actual ingredients and potential misuse. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36557-dlc-sulfur-ointment-10-label-mix-up-recall.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36557-dlc-sulfur-ointment-10-label-mix-up-recall · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0257-2021

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“DLC Sulfur Ointment 10% Label Mix-Up Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36557-dlc-sulfur-ointment-10-label-mix-up-recall. Based on FDA recall #D-0257-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0257-2021%22&limit=1).

Why it’s dangerous

The English label for Camphor was mistakenly placed on the Sulfur Ointment 10% product. This mix-up could cause users to think they are applying Camphor instead of Sulfur Ointment, leading to potential misuse.

Who’s affected

Owners of Sulfur Ointment 10% jars with the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall notice are affected. People using the product for skin conditions may be at risk of incorrect ingredient use.

How to tell if you have this one

Check for jars with the lot numbers 5084 (exp 05/23), 5130 (exp 07/23), 5132 (exp 07/23), or 5160 (exp 08/23). The product is sold under DLC Laboratories, Inc in Paramount, CA.

  • Brand
    DLC Laboratories
  • Product
    Sulfur Ointment 10%, Pomada de Azufre, 2.6 OZ (73.7g) jar; Manufactured by/ Fabricado por: De La Cruz Products, A
  • Category
    Drug
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Label

    Verify the product label for the correct drug facts panel. If Camphor is listed, this jar is affected.

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Questions people ask

Is this product dangerous if used correctly?

The recall is due to a label mix-up, not a safety hazard. The product itself is safe but may be misused due to incorrect labeling.

How can I tell if I have the recalled product?

Check for jars with lot numbers 5084 (exp 05/23), 5130 (exp 07/23), 5132 (exp 07/23), or 5160 (exp 08/23).

Do I need to stop using this product?

No action is required if the label shows Sulfur Ointment 10% correctly. Only check for the mix-up label.

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Contact DLC Laboratories

We’ve drafted a message you can send DLC Laboratories to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.

Subject: Recall D-0257-2021 — DLC Laboratories Sulfur Ointment 10%, Pomada de Azufre, 2.6 OZ (73.7g) jar; Manufactured by/ Fabric

Hello,

I own a Sulfur Ointment 10%, Pomada de Azufre, 2.6 OZ (73.7g) jar; Manufactured by/ Fabricado por: De La Cruz Products, A that is covered by recall D-0257-2021 from DLC Laboratories.

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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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.

  • Official source: FDA Recall #D-0257-2021 (January 6, 2021) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0257-2021 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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