Ideaz Screamin' Hot Pain Gel Recall: Benzene Overexposure Risk
Ideaz recalls 0.03% capsaicin pain gel due to benzene levels exceeding safe limits in manufacturing. Affected products include 2oz tubes (UPC 7 50263 80072 4) and 5oz tubes (UPC 7 50263 80007 6).
Recall notice
CGMP Deviations: Products manufactured with an ingredient that exceed the benzene levels allowed in drug products.
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What happened, in plain English
Ideaz is recalling their Screamin' Hot pain-relieving gel because it was made with benzene levels above legal limits. This could pose a health risk if the gel is used as intended. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40544-ideaz-screamin-hot-pain-gel-recall-benzene-overexposure-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40544-ideaz-screamin-hot-pain-gel-recall-benzene-overexposure-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0834-2018
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“Ideaz Screamin' Hot Pain Gel Recall: Benzene Overexposure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40544-ideaz-screamin-hot-pain-gel-recall-benzene-overexposure-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0834-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0834-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The gel was manufactured with benzene levels exceeding the legal limits for drug products. Benzene is a known carcinogen that can cause health issues when inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
Who’s affected
People who own or use the Screamin' Hot pain gel products with the listed UPCs and expiration dates are affected. Those with sensitive skin or frequent use may be at higher risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2oz tubes with UPC 7 50263 80072 4, 5oz tubes with UPC 7 50263 80007 6, or 16oz bottles with UPC 7 50263 80076 2. Products with lot numbers 116002 (exp 01/19), 217003 (exp 02/20), or 1217017 (exp 12/20) are affected.
- Brand
Ideaz- Product
screamin' hot (capsaicin) Pain Relieving Gel, 0.03%, packaged in a) 2 OZ (57g) tubes, UPC 7 50263 80072 4; b) 5 oz- Category
Drug
All 2 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
Nationwide in the U.S.A.
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-0834-2018 | screamin' hot (capsaicin) Pain Relieving Gel, 0.03%, packaged in a) 2 OZ (57g) tubes, UPC 7 50263 80072 4; b) 5 oz. (141g) tubes, UPC 7 50263 80007 6; and c) 16 oz. (454g) bottles, UPC 7 50263 80076 2; MFD FOR: Toast Products, 400 Sproul Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15136; NDC 52099-8005.; Lot #: 116002, Exp 01/19; 217003, Exp 02/20; 1217017, Exp 12/20 | 820.125 pounds |
| D-0835-2018 | screamin' menthol (menthol) Pain Relieving Gel, 4%, packaged in a) 2 OZ (57g) tubes, UPC 7 50263 80062 5; b) 5 oz. (141g) tubes, UPC 7 50263 80006 9; and c) 16 oz. (454g) bottles, UPC 7 50263 80066 3; MFD FOR: Toast Products, 400 Sproul Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15136; NDC 52099-8010.; Lot #: 1015019, Exp 10/18; 1116011, Exp 11/19 | 800 pounds |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Details
Identify the product by UPC or lot number to confirm if it's affected.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Nationwide in the U.S.A.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 6 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- 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-0834-2018 (May 16, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0834-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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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