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FDA Drug Moderate Class II Ongoing

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).

Reported: May 21, 2025 Initiated: March 5, 2025 #D-0418-2025

Product 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).

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
L'Oreal USA
Units Affected
14,460 bottles
Distribution
Nationwide in the USA
Location
Clark, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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).. Recalled by L'Oreal USA. Units affected: 14,460 bottles.
Why was this product 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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on May 21, 2025. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0418-2025.

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