Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. recalls Kroger Athlete's Foot Cream, Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1%, Antifungal, NET WT 0.5 OZ (15g), Distributed by The Kroger Co.
Taro Pharmaceuticals recalls Kroger Athlete's Foot Cream due to undetected impurities in Clotrimazole Cream USP 1%. Affected products have specific lot numbers and expiration dates. Consumers should check labels and contact Kroger for details.
Recall notice
Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications: An unknown degradation impurity was detected slightly above the specification limit in Clotrimazole Cream USP 1%.
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What happened, in plain English
Taro Pharmaceuticals is recalling Kroger Athlete's Foot Cream because an unknown impurity was found slightly above safety limits. This could pose a health risk if the cream is used as intended, though the exact danger is not specified in the recall. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/36669-kroger-athlete-s-foot-cream-recall-unknown-impurity-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/36669-kroger-athlete-s-foot-cream-recall-unknown-impurity-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0154-2021
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“Kroger Athlete's Foot Cream Recall: Unknown Impurity Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/36669-kroger-athlete-s-foot-cream-recall-unknown-impurity-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0154-2021 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0154-2021%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recall states that an unknown degradation impurity was detected slightly above the specification limit in the Clotrimazole Cream USP 1%. This could potentially cause health issues if the cream is used as intended, but the exact risk level is not clearly defined in the recall.
Who’s affected
People who own or use the recalled Kroger Athlete's Foot Cream with the specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the recall. Those with sensitive skin or allergies may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for the lot number A873430372 (expiring December 2020) or D867331278 (expiring March 2021). The product is distributed by Kroger and made in Canada.
- Brand
Taro Pharmaceuticals- Category
Drug
All 10 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
Terminated- Distribution
Distributed Nationwide in the USA and Canada
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity | NDC |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-0150-2021 | CVS Health Athlete's Foot Cream, Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1%, Antifungal, NET WT 1 OZ (28.4 g) Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc. One CVS Drive Woonsocket, RI 02895. Made in Canada NDC 59779-305-03; Lot #: A873430336, Exp Dec-2020 | 64,692 1 oz tubes | 59779-305-01, 59779-305-02, 59779-305-03 |
| D-0151-2021 | Equate Athlete's Foot, Clotrimazole USP 1%, Antifungal Cream, Packaged as a) NET WT. 0.5 oz (14.2g), NDC 49035-812-01, b) NET WT 2 OZ (60g), NDC 49035-812-27. Distributed by: Walmart Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716.; Lot#: a)A873430371, Exp Dec-2020; B870030918, Exp Jan-2021; C868330918, Exp Feb-2021 b) A873430406, A873530406, A873630406, Exp Dec-2020;B870030635, B870130867, Exp Jan-2021; C868330867, Exp Feb-2021 | 481,896 tubes | 49035-812-01, 49035-812-27 |
| D-0152-2021 | H-E-B - Athlete's Foot Cream Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1% Anitfungal NET WT. 0.5 oz. (14.2 g), Made with Pride & Care for H-E-B San Antonio, TX 78204 Made in Canada NDC 37808-305-01; Lot#: A873630558 Dec-2020; D867331276, Exp Mar-2021 | N/A | 37808-305-01 |
| D-0153-2021 | Kaiser Permanente Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1% Antifungal Cream, NET WT 1 oz (28.4 g), Manufactured by Taro Pharmaceuticals Inc. Brampton, Ontario, Canada L6T1C1 Distributed by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals Livemore, CA 94551-9756. Made in Canada. NDC 0179-8014-30; Lot#: A873630634, Exp Dec 2020; B870030634, Exp, Jan 2021 | 30,816 1 oz tubes | — |
| D-0154-2021 | Kroger Athlete's Foot Cream, Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1%, Antifungal, NET WT 0.5 OZ (15g), Distributed by The Kroger Co. Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Made in Canada. NDC 30142-305-01; Lot#: A873430372, Exp Dec 2020; D867331278, Exp Mar 2021 | 133,452 0.5 oz tubes | 30142-305-01 |
| D-0155-2021 | Kroger Jock Itch Cream, Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1%, Antifungal Cream, NET WT .5 OZ (15 g), Distributed by The Kroger CO, Cincinnati, Ohio 45202 Made in Canada, NDC 30142-510-01; Lot#: A873630557, Exp Dec 2020 70,200 63,252 | 45,396 units | 30142-510-01 |
| D-0156-2021 | RiteAid Pharmacy RIngworm Cream, Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1%, Antifungal NET W 0.5 oz. (14.2g), Distributed by: Rite Aid, 30 Hunter Lane, Camp Hill, PA 17011 Made in Canada. UPC 0 11822 53812 1; Lot#: A873630559, Exp Dec 2020. | 34,920 0.5 oz tubes | — |
| D-0157-2021 | Best Choice, Clotrimazole Cream, USP 1%, Antifungal, NET WT 0.5 OZ (14.2g), Distributed by: Valu Merchandisers, CO . 5000 Kansas Ave. Kansas City, KS 66106 Made in Canada. UPC 0-70038-20355-1; Lot #: D867331087, Exp Mar, 2021 70,200 63,252 | 11,088 1 oz tubes | — |
| D-0158-2021 | TopCare Health, Athlete's Foot Cream, Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1%, Antifungal, NET WT. 0.5 oz. (14.2 g). Distributed by Topco Associates LLC, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. NDC 36800-495-69 UPC 0 36800 49569 2; Lot#: D867331277, Exp Mar 2021 70,200 63,252 | N/A | 36800-495-69 |
| D-0159-2021 | Athlete's Foot Cream, Clotrimazole Cream USP, 1%, Antifungal Cream, NET WT 1 oz (30 g), Distributed by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A. Inc. Hawthorne, NY 10531. Made in Canada. UPC 3 51672 20022 0; Lot#: B870130838, Exp Jan 2021 70,200 63,252 | 40,896 1 oz tube | — |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the lot number A873430372 (expiring December 2020) or D867331278 (expiring March 2021) on the product label.
Questions people ask
Is this cream safe to use?
The recall states that an unknown impurity was detected slightly above the specification limit, but the exact risk level is not clearly defined. Taro Pharmaceuticals recommends checking the product label and contacting Kroger for details.
What should I do if I have this product?
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check the product label for the lot number and contact Kroger for further instructions.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Look for the lot number A873430372 (expiring December 2020) or D867331278 (expiring March 2021) on the product label.
Contact Taro Pharmaceuticals
We’ve drafted a message you can send Taro Pharmaceuticals to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0154-2021 — Taro Pharmaceuticals Taro Pharmaceuticals Hello, I own a Taro Pharmaceuticals that is covered by recall D-0154-2021 from Taro 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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