DLC Laboratories, Inc recalls Earth's Care Eczema Lotion (2% Colloidal Oatmeal) Skin Protectant with Aloe and Almond Oil, 8 fl. oz. (237 mL) HPDE
Earth's Care recalls 8 fl oz eczema lotion due to microbial contamination. Products with batch numbers 4317, 4393, or 4437 are affected. Stop using immediately to avoid skin infections.
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Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products.
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What happened, in plain English
Earth's Care is recalling eczema lotion that may contain harmful bacteria. Using this product could lead to skin infections, so affected customers should stop using it immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40959-earth-s-care-eczema-lotion-recall-microbial-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40959-earth-s-care-eczema-lotion-recall-microbial-contamination-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0241-2018
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“Earth's Care Eczema Lotion Recall: Microbial Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40959-earth-s-care-eczema-lotion-recall-microbial-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0241-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0241-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The lotion may have been contaminated with bacteria during manufacturing. This contamination can cause skin infections, especially in people with eczema or sensitive skin who have open or irritated skin.
Who’s affected
People who own or use Earth's Care Eczema Lotion (2% Colloidal Oatmeal) Skin Protectant with Aloe and Almond Oil, 8 fl oz. Those with sensitive skin or eczema are at higher risk of infection.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the bottle label for the product name and size (8 fl. oz.). Look for batch numbers 4317, 4393, or 4437 on the label. Products were distributed by Earth's Care Natural Products, Inc. in California.
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What to do — step by step
Stop Using Immediately
Discard the product if you have the affected batch numbers listed above.
Questions people ask
What batch numbers are affected?
Batch numbers 4317, 4393, and 4437 are affected.
How can I tell if I have the recalled product?
Check the bottle label for the product name and size (8 fl. oz.) and look for batch numbers 4317, 4393, or 4437.
Is there a remedy for this recall?
The recall does not provide a remedy; affected customers should stop using the product immediately.
Contact Earth's Care
We’ve drafted a message you can send Earth's Care to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0241-2018 — Earth's Care Earth's Care Eczema Lotion (2% Colloidal Oatmeal) Skin Protectant with Aloe and Almond Hello, I own a Earth's Care Eczema Lotion (2% Colloidal Oatmeal) Skin Protectant with Aloe and Almond Oil, 8 fl. oz. (237 mL) HPDE that is covered by recall D-0241-2018 from Earth's Care. 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-0241-2018 (December 28, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0241-2018 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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