Glytone Acne, acne treatment facial cleanser, 2% Salicylic Acid, 200 mL/6.7 FL Oz Bottle, Distributed by Genesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. a subsidiary of Pierre Fabre, Parsippany, NJ 07054, UPC 3 04760-00413-2

Failed Stability Specifications: Out of specification results for viscosity in one lot of Glytone Acne Treatment Facial Cleanser.

Recall #: D-1285-2014
Affected scope: 461 Bottles
Initiated: April 1, 2014

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Genesis Pharmaceutical, Inc. recalled Glytone Acne, acne treatment facial cleanser, 2% Salicylic Acid, 200 mL/6.7 FL Oz Bottle,… - a low-severity action.

Glytone Acne, acne treatment facial cleanser, 2% Salicylic Acid, 200 mL/6.7 FL Oz Bottle,… was recalled by Genesis Pharmaceutical, Inc. in May 7, 2014. Reason: Failed Stability Specifications: Out of specification results for viscosity in one lot of Glytone Acne Treatm…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #D-1285-2014 with the FDA Drug before acting.

The recall

Genesis Pharmaceutical, Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Drug recall-Failed Stability Specifications: Out of specification results for viscosity in one lot of Glytone Acne Treatm….

Low
severity level: Class III
classification: May 7, 2014
reported

Sourced from official FDA Drug enforcement records. Verify recall #D-1285-2014 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, 1 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 low severity.

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Product description

Glytone Acne, acne treatment facial cleanser, 2% Salicylic Acid, 200 mL/6.7 FL Oz Bottle, Distributed by Genesis Pharmaceuticals, Inc. a subsidiary of Pierre Fabre, Parsippany, NJ 07054, UPC 3 04760-00413-2

Reason for recall

Failed Stability Specifications: Out of specification results for viscosity in one lot of Glytone Acne Treatment Facial Cleanser.

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-1285-2014
Date reported	May 7, 2014
Date initiated	April 1, 2014
Recalling firm	Genesis Pharmaceutical, Inc.
Firm location	Henderson, NV
Affected scope	461 Bottles
Distribution	Nationwide

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

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

Failed Stability Specifications: Out of specification results for viscosity in one lot of Glytone Acne Treatment Facial Cleanser.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Drug on May 7, 2014. Severity: Low. Recall number: D-1285-2014.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide.

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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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