Key Takeaway
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, by L'Oreal USA was recalled on March 5, 2025. The hazard: 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 ab...
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,
Description
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).
Hazard / Reason
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.
Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.
Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.
Products Affected
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,
DrugsDistribution
Nationwide in the USA
Related Recalls
La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment, 5.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication, a) UPC 3606000508804, 20 mL (0.7 fl. oz.) Tube per Carton, b) 883140500759, 40
March 5, 2025
La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment, 5.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication, 40 mL (135 FL. OZ.) Tube per carton, La Roche-Posay LLC, 10 Hudson Yards, New
March 5, 2025
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