Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion, Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%, a) 0.7 fl. oz - 21 mL and b) 1.5 fl. oz. - 44mL bottles, SANDRA LEE…
Reason Chemical contamination: Presence of benzene
AcneFree 24 Hour Severe Acne Clearing System containing 1-count 4 fl oz (118 mL) bottle…
Class III — Low risk. Unlikely to cause harm, but violates FDA regulations.
Why it was recalled
Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the benzoyl peroxide active ingredient. Additionally, this product is mislabeled because the label either omits or erroneously added inactive ingredients to the label.
What was recalled
AcneFree 24 Hour Severe Acne Clearing System containing 1-count 4 fl oz (118 mL) bottle Antibacterial Cleansing Wash (benzoyl peroxide 2.5% w/v) AFSV-0101-00, 1-count 4 fl oz (118 mL) bottle Corrective Toner AFSV-0201-01, 1-count 2 fl oz (59 mL) bottle Maximum Strength Repair Lotion (benzoyl peroxide 10% w/v) AFCS-0303-00, and 1-count 1 oz (28 g) bottle AFSV-0305-03, Retinol Renewal Complex per carton, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp., Irvine, CA 92618, UPC 7 88521 12900 3.
- Recalling firm
- Valeant Pharmaceuticals
- Origin
- NJ, United States
- Initiated by
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- FDA recall number
- D-043-2013
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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Reason Chemical contamination: Presence of benzene
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Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing
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