Acne Shave 3 Step Shaving System, contains one tube Acne Shave (salicylic acid) Shave Cream Acne Shield, one tube Acne Shave Post-Shave Moisturizer (salicylic acid), 0.5% tube, and one Power Shaver per box, Distributed by: United Exchange Corp., 17311 Valley View Blvd, Cerritos CA 90703 USA, UPC 7 80707 73114 7.

CGMP Deviations: products may be contaminated with bacteria.

Recall #: D-0861-2018
Affected scope: 4,932 boxes
Initiated: May 25, 2018

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Shadow Holdings DBA Bocchi Labs recalled Acne Shave 3 Step Shaving System, contains one tube Acne Shave (salicylic acid) Shave Cre… - a moderate-severity action.

Acne Shave 3 Step Shaving System, contains one tube Acne Shave (salicylic acid) Shave Cre… was recalled by Shadow Holdings DBA Bocchi Labs in June 20, 2018. Reason: CGMP Deviations: products may be contaminated with bacteria.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-0861-2018 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Shadow Holdings DBA Bocchi Labs issued this moderate-severity FDA Drug recall-CGMP Deviations: products may be contaminated with bacteria..

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: June 20, 2018
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-0861-2018 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) 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, 3 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.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Acne Shave 3 Step Shaving System, contains one tube Acne Shave (salicylic acid) Shave Cream Acne Shield, one tube Acne Shave Post-Shave Moisturizer (salicylic acid), 0.5% tube, and one Power Shaver per box, Distributed by: United Exchange Corp., 17311 Valley View Blvd, Cerritos CA 90703 USA, UPC 7 80707 73114 7.

Reason for recall

CGMP Deviations: products may be contaminated with bacteria.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Drug recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	D-0861-2018
Date reported	June 20, 2018
Date initiated	May 25, 2018
Recalling firm	Shadow Holdings DBA Bocchi Labs
Firm location	Santa Clarita, CA
Affected scope	4,932 boxes
Distribution	Nationwide in the USA

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

CGMP Deviations: products may be contaminated with bacteria.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on June 20, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: D-0861-2018.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide in the USA.

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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This recall: FDA Drug, reported June 20, 2018. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy; related-recall context is computed across the full archive.

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