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FDA Drug recall · Reported October 7, 2015

Rodan & Fields Proactiv Solution, Sheer Finish Compact Foundation, salicylic acid acne treatment, LIGHT, 7 g/0.25 OZ. Compacts, Over the Counter. Manufactured for Guthy-Renker Palm Desert, CA 92250.

Subpotent Drug: Salicylic acid is subpotent.

Recall #
D-0002-2016
Affected scope
29,341 Compacts
Initiated
May 7, 2012
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Guthy-Renker LLC recalled Rodan & Fields Proactiv Solution, Sheer Finish Compact Foundation, salicylic acid acne tr… - a low-severity action.

Rodan & Fields Proactiv Solution, Sheer Finish Compact Foundation, salicylic acid acne tr… was recalled by Guthy-Renker LLC in October 7, 2015. Reason: Subpotent Drug: Salicylic acid is subpotent.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0002-2016 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Guthy-Renker LLC issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Subpotent Drug: Salicylic acid is subpotent..

Low
severity level
Class III
classification
October 7, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0002-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Drug action (record #D-0002-2016) was formally reported on October 7, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 7, 2012. It is classified under Low severity (Class III), with a current status of Terminated. Guthy-Renker LLC is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Palm Desert, CA. Federal records list the affected scope as 29,341 Compacts.

The documented reason for this recall is: Subpotent Drug: Salicylic acid is subpotent. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: U.S. Nationwide including Puerto Rico and Guam; Canada.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from FDA Drug - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified low severity.

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Severity

Low

Affected scope

29,341 Compacts

Related Recalls

6

5 from same agency

Product description

Rodan & Fields Proactiv Solution, Sheer Finish Compact Foundation, salicylic acid acne treatment, LIGHT, 7 g/0.25 OZ. Compacts, Over the Counter. Manufactured for Guthy-Renker Palm Desert, CA 92250.

Reason for recall

Subpotent Drug: Salicylic acid is subpotent.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Low (Class III)
Status Terminated
Recall number D-0002-2016
Date reported October 7, 2015
Date initiated May 7, 2012
Recalling firm Guthy-Renker LLC
Firm location Palm Desert, CA
Affected scope 29,341 Compacts
Distribution U.S. Nationwide including Puerto Rico and Guam; Canada.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Drug enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (D-0002-2016) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Drug record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Rodan & Fields Proactiv Solution, Sheer Finish Compact Foundation, salicylic acid acne treatment, LIGHT, 7 g/0.25 OZ. Compacts, Over the Counter. Manufactured for Guthy-Renker Palm Desert, CA 92250.. Recalled by Guthy-Renker LLC. Units affected: 29,341 Compacts.
Why was this product recalled?
Subpotent Drug: Salicylic acid is subpotent.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on October 7, 2015. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-0002-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: U.S. Nationwide including Puerto Rico and Guam; Canada..
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (D-0002-2016) against your product. Visit the official FDA Drug website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: FDA Drug, reported October 7, 2015. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.