PlainRecalls
FDA Drug Moderate Class II Ongoing

Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%), Packaged as a) 6 fl. oz. (177.4 mL), UPC 7 35786 01528 2; b) 0.33 OZ (9.45g), UPC 8 42944 10223 1; Distributed by Alchemee, LLC, Santa Monica, CA 90401,

Reported: April 16, 2025 Initiated: March 12, 2025 #D-0360-2025

Product Description

Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%), Packaged as a) 6 fl. oz. (177.4 mL), UPC 7 35786 01528 2; b) 0.33 OZ (9.45g), UPC 8 42944 10223 1; Distributed by Alchemee, LLC, Santa Monica, CA 90401,

Reason for Recall

Chemical contamination: Presence of benzene

Details

Recalling Firm
Alchemee, LLC
Units Affected
3,500 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
Location
Hawthorne, NY

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%), Packaged as a) 6 fl. oz. (177.4 mL), UPC 7 35786 01528 2; b) 0.33 OZ (9.45g), UPC 8 42944 10223 1; Distributed by Alchemee, LLC, Santa Monica, CA 90401,. Recalled by Alchemee, LLC. Units affected: 3,500 bottles.
Why was this product recalled?
Chemical contamination: Presence of benzene
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on April 16, 2025. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0360-2025.