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Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Initiated Mar 5, 2025 (1 years ago)

La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Dermatological Acne System, 3 Step…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

cGMP Deviations: The recall was initiated due to detected trace levels of benzene in a specific lot of this product lot (MYX46W), however out of an abundance of caution, the firm voluntarily recalled all La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment lots.

What was recalled

La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Dermatological Acne System, 3 Step Acne Routine Kit, Medicated Gel Cleanser 3.4 fl. oz. (100 mL) Tube, Clarifying Solution 3.4 fl. oz. (100 mL) Tube, Dual Action Acne Treatment 0.7 fl. oz. (20 mL: UPC 883140035275) Tube, (benzoyl peroxide 0.5% and benzoyl peroxide 5.5% and salicylic acid 2%), La Roche-Posay LLC, 10 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001, La Roche-Posay, France, UPC 883140035282 (kit).

Recalling firm
L'Oreal USA
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0418-2025

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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