Ecolab Endure 400 Scrub-Stat Foam Solution Recall: Subpotent Drug Risk
Ecolab recalls Endure 400 Scrub-Stat foam solution due to subpotent drug levels. This over-the-counter disinfectant may not be as effective as labeled, potentially leading to inadequate infection control in healthcare settings.
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What happened, in plain English
Ecolab is recalling Endure 400 Scrub-Stat foam disinfectant because it contains less active ingredient than labeled. This could mean it doesn't work as well for cleaning surfaces in healthcare settings, risking infections. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/42142-ecolab-endure-400-scrub-stat-foam-solution-recall-subpotent-drug.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/42142-ecolab-endure-400-scrub-stat-foam-solution-recall-subpotent-drug · Updated October 8, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0454-2017
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“Ecolab Endure 400 Scrub-Stat Foam Solution Recall: Subpotent Drug Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/42142-ecolab-endure-400-scrub-stat-foam-solution-recall-subpotent-drug. Based on FDA recall #D-0454-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0454-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains less active ingredient than labeled, meaning it may not effectively kill germs. This could lead to inadequate infection control in healthcare environments where strong disinfectants are needed.
Who’s affected
Healthcare workers and facilities using this disinfectant in the U.S. and Canada are likely affected. Those in settings where infection control is critical face the highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for plastic (HDPE) bottles labeled 'Endure 400 Scrub-Stat (chlorhexidine gluconate) Foam Forming Solution, 4%'. In the U.S., look for model number 61430436 (800 mL, 12 bottles/case) or NDC 47593-265-36. In Canada, model number 6000179 (800 mL, 12 bottles/case) is affected.
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What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for model numbers 61430436 (U.S.) or 6000179 (Canada) on the plastic bottle.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
FDA distribution: “United States, Puerto Rico and Canada” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide, and outside the U.S.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 9 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class III
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to use?
The product may not be as effective as labeled, but it is not unsafe. It's a recall due to reduced active ingredient, not immediate danger.
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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-0454-2017 (December 2, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0454-2017 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 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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