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Unrated Drug recall · FDA · Published February 20, 2019

Vi-Jon Hydrogen Peroxide Antiseptic Solution Recall: Cross Contamination Risk

Vi-Jon recalls 32 fl oz hydrogen peroxide antiseptic solution due to cross contamination with isopropyl alcohol. This may cause unintended effects when used for first aid. No remedy specified in official notice.

🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-0520-2019DrugVi-Jon ›
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Recalling firmVi-Jon, Inc.1 Swan Dr · Smyrna, TN 37167-2099
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Vi-Jon is recalling a 32 fl oz hydrogen peroxide antiseptic solution because it contains isopropyl alcohol (IPA) that could cause cross contamination. This risk means the product might not be safe for intended use as an antiseptic. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/39185-vi-jon-hydrogen-peroxide-antiseptic-solution-recall-cross-contamination-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/39185-vi-jon-hydrogen-peroxide-antiseptic-solution-recall-cross-contamination-risk · Updated October 5, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0520-2019

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“Vi-Jon Hydrogen Peroxide Antiseptic Solution Recall: Cross Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/39185-vi-jon-hydrogen-peroxide-antiseptic-solution-recall-cross-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0520-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0520-2019%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on Feb. 20, 2019, that Vi-Jon, Inc. voluntarily recalled Topical Solution USP Hydrogen Peroxide First Aid Antiseptic Oral Debriding Agent due to cross contamination with isopropyl alcohol (IPA).

How to tell if you have it

  • Brand: Vi-Jon
  • Product: Topical Solution USP Hydrogen Peroxide First Aid Antiseptic Oral Debriding Agent 32 Fl. Oz. (1 QT) 946 mL bottle
  • UPC: 0-93351-12758-8
  • Lot: 0384244
  • Expiration: 01/2020
  • Distributed By: Discount Drug Mart, Medina, Ohio
  • Distribution area: Ohio
  • Units affected: 6756 bottles

The hazard

The recall addresses the presence of IPA in the finished product. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall.

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Vi-Jon, Inc. has 7 other recalls on record since July 18, 2013. Other recent recalls of similar products include Cardinal Health 200 Webcol Alcohol Prep Pads Recall (March 2, 2026), Zep Alcohol Sanitizer Spray Recall (May 22, 2026), and Sage Products 2% Chlorhexidine Cloth Recall (Aug. 18, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Look for the 32 fl oz (946 mL) bottle labeled 'Topical Solution USP Hydrogen Peroxide First Aid Antiseptic Oral Debriding Agent'. It was distributed by Discount Drug Mart with NDC 53943-871-45 and lot number 0384244.

  • Brand
    Vi-Jon
  • Product
    Topical Solution USP Hydrogen Peroxide First Aid Antiseptic Oral Debriding Agent 32 Fl. Oz. (1 QT) 946 mL bottle
  • Category
    Drug
Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

  1. Check Product Details

    Identify if your product matches the description: 32 fl oz (946 mL) bottle with NDC 53943-871-45 and lot 0384244.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in Ohio.

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FDA distribution: “Distributed in Ohio” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Ohio.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 15 months after the firm started it.

1. Firm started the recall: Feb 20, 201912. FDA classified it Class II: Mar 7, 201923. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report: Mar 13, 201934. FDA terminated the recall: May 8, 2020420192020
  1. Firm started the recall
  2. FDA classified it Class II
  3. Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
  4. FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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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-0520-2019 (February 20, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0520-2019 to see it in context.
  • Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 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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