Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- July 7, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- Rite Aid, Alcohol (ALCOHOL), Medline Industries
- Category
- Health & Personal Care
- Sold At
- Unknown
- 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
- Rite Aid, Alcohol (ALCOHOL), Medline Industries
- Product type
- Isopropyl Alcohol Prep Pads
- Model numbers
- 61224070083
- UPC codes
- 11822-5156, 11822-5156-6, 11822-5156-2, 6122407008
- Sold at
- Unknown
- 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
First aid alcohol prep pads used to clean wounds or surfaces prior to procedures. Labeled alcohol concentration is essential for antiseptic effectiveness.
Why This Is Dangerous
If the isopropyl alcohol concentration is below labeling, the pads may not disinfect effectively, potentially increasing infection risk.
Industry Context
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern at this time.
Real-World Impact
Patrons in clinical and home settings should switch to a different brand or product with properly labeled concentration.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Locate packaging for NDC 11822-5156-2
- Check model 61224070083 on the package
- Verify lot numbers if present on packaging
Where to find product info
FDA enforcement page and Medline Industries notification
What timeline to expect
Replacement or refund processes will be communicated by the distributor in the coming weeks
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all contact attempts
- Escalate to FDA Consumer Complaint Coordinators if supplier is non-responsive
- Consider filing a consumer complaint with CPSC if concerned about medical devices or supplies
How to prevent similar issues
- Verify NDC codes before purchase
- Choose reputable brands with clear potency testing
- Keep a small supply of antiseptic wipes from multiple brands for home use
- Ask for potency certification or COA when buying medical-grade products
Documentation advice
Keep packaging, recall notices, and all correspondence; photograph product and UPC/NDC code on packaging
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Product Details
Model: 61224070083. Brand: ALCOHOL. Distributor: Rite Aid. Quantity: 984,000 pads. National distribution. NDC: 11822-5156-2. Status: Active as of recall date.
Reported Incidents
No specific injuries or incidents are listed in the recall notice. The enforcement report references a subpotent potency issue, not reported injuries.
Key Facts
- Class II recall
- High hazard level
- Active recall as of 2025-09-03
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