Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- July 7, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Walmart
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Walmart, Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- 1 states
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PREGNANT, PETS
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Drug Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Walmart
- Product type
- Sterile Alcohol Swabs
- Model numbers
- 61224070073
- UPC codes
- 49035-814, 49035-814-30, 49035-814-60, 6122407007
- Sizes
- 200 swabs per box
- Sold at
- Walmart, Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- ALL
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
July 7, 2025
Reported by FDA DRUG
September 3, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Subpotent Drug- isopropyl alcohol levels fall below the labeled concentration.
What You Should Do
Consumers and healthcare providers should stop using this product immediately. Contact MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP - Northfield or your healthcare provider for guidance. Notification method: Letter
About This Product
ReliOn sterile alcohol swabs are used as antiseptic applicators for skin cleansing prior to injections or minor procedures.
Why This Is Dangerous
Subpotent isopropyl alcohol means the product may not provide adequate antisepsis, increasing infection risk in medical settings.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Real-World Impact
The recall could affect healthcare providers and patients relying on reliable antisepsis in clinical and home settings.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Check packaging for NDC 49035-814-60
- Check model 61224070073 on the box
- Confirm nationwide distribution (Walmart)
Where to find product info
FDA recall page and Medline Industries recall communications
What timeline to expect
4-8 weeks for refunds or replacements depending on Medline policy
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate to Walmart customer service
- File a consumer complaint with FDA? (Use official channels)
How to prevent similar issues
- Verify NDC and model numbers before purchase
- Purchase from authorized retailers
- Keep receipts and notify promptly
Documentation advice
Keep packaging, photos of label, recall letter, and correspondence
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Product Details
Model: 61224070073. Distributed by: Walmart, Inc., Bentonville, AR 72716. Sold as: 200 swabs per box, 24 boxes per case. NDC 49035-814-60. Quantity: 3,456,000 pads. Distribution: Nationwide. Recall date: 2025-07-07. Status: Active.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Hazard level HIGH
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