US Pharmaceuticals Inc. recalls CVS Health Hydrating Healing Ointment (Petrolatum 41%), Net Wt 3 OZ (85g), Distributed by CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS
US Pharmaceuticals recalls CVS Health Hydrating Healing Ointment (3 oz) with low weight fill tubes that may not meet quality standards. Consumers should check lot numbers and contact CVS for details.
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Lack Of CGMP:s Low weight fill tubes were identified in one lot of CVS Healing Ointment.
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What happened, in plain English
US Pharmaceuticals is recalling a specific lot of CVS Healing Ointment because some tubes were underfilled, which could affect product quality. This does not pose a safety risk but may lead to inconsistent product performance. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36665-us-pharmaceuticals-recalls-cvs-healing-ointment-due-to-low-weight.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36665-us-pharmaceuticals-recalls-cvs-healing-ointment-due-to-low-weight · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0113-2021
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“US Pharmaceuticals recalls CVS Healing Ointment due to low weight fill tubes.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36665-us-pharmaceuticals-recalls-cvs-healing-ointment-due-to-low-weight. Based on FDA recall #D-0113-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0113-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The ointment tubes were found to be underfilled, meaning they may not contain the full amount of petrolatum as labeled. This could result in inconsistent product performance but does not pose a safety risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of the recalled ointment lot (UPC 0 50428 53642 1, Lot # 41C19) distributed by CVS Pharmacy in Woonsocket, RI. People using the product for skin care are most affected.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC 0 50428 53642 1 and lot number 41C19 on the product packaging. The ointment was distributed by CVS Pharmacy in Woonsocket, RI.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Look for the UPC 0 50428 53642 1 and lot number 41C19 on the ointment packaging.
Questions people ask
Is this ointment dangerous to use?
No, the recall is for quality control reasons only. The ointment does not pose a safety risk.
How can I get a replacement?
The official recall notice does not specify a replacement process.
What should I do with the recalled ointment?
The recall notice does not state a specific action for disposal or return.
Contact US Pharmaceuticals
We’ve drafted a message you can send US Pharmaceuticals to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0113-2021 — US Pharmaceuticals CVS Health Hydrating Healing Ointment (Petrolatum 41%), Net Wt 3 OZ (85g), Distr Hello, I own a CVS Health Hydrating Healing Ointment (Petrolatum 41%), Net Wt 3 OZ (85g), Distributed by CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS that is covered by recall D-0113-2021 from US Pharmaceuticals. 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-0113-2021 (November 19, 2020) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0113-2021 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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