An urgent recall has been issued for an ultra-popular face cream which was distributed by accident and could cause ‘severe health consequences’.
First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Cream, which is priced at $50 for a 14oz pot, has a cult following on TikTok, with thousands of beauty experts singing its praises for its hydrating benefits.
But the FDA says that close to 3,000 ‘unfit’ pots of the Coconut Vanilla scented edition have been accidentally distributed and consumers have been warned to check which batches they have.
The affected 14oz jars have lot numbers 24D44 and 24D45, with expiration dates between 4/10/2026 and 4/11/2026.
The company has not revealed what’s wrong with the affected batches but the FDA has assigned the recall a ‘Class II’ risk, meaning using the cream ‘may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.’
Consumers who have the product are urged to stop using it immediately due to the risk of side effects.
The Coconut Vanilla version of First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream contains a blend of oatmeal, shea butter and allantoin, which is a common ingredient in skin care for its moisturizing properties.
The active ingredient is 0.5 percent colloidal oatmeal, which is ground oatmeal powder in liquid form.
First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Cream, which is priced at $50 for a 14oz pot, has a cult following on TikTok, with thousands of beauty experts singing its praises for its hydrating benefits
Dr Gowri Kabbur, who is a dermatologist at the Cleveland Clinic, describes colloidal oatmeal as an ‘excellent skin protectant’ that can ‘moisturize inflamed or irritated skin very well’.
Those with an oat allergy are advised to avoid the product.
But Dr Kabbur highlights that ‘in general, colloidal oatmeal is well-tolerated and rarely has side effects. It’s safe for children and adults.’
The affected 14oz jars have lot numbers 24D44 and 24D45, with expiration dates between 4/10/2026 and 4/11/2026
The FDA recall notice does not specify how First Aid Beauty’s Ultra Repair Cream could cause harm.
It merely states that the product was ‘intended for quarantine’.
In line with ‘good manufacturing practices’ for drug products, all items should be ‘stored under quarantine until they have been tested or examined, whichever is appropriate, and released’.
However, 2756 jars of the Coconut Vanilla First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Cream slipped through the net and accidentally went to market.
First Aid Beauty, which is based out of Newton, Massachusetts, makes a range of skin products to help with conditions including aging acne and eczema.
