The Recall Desk

Hazard

Benzene recalls

49 recalls in our database tag this hazard, drawn from FDA, USDA FSIS, CPSC, and NHTSA source notices.

What the numbers show

Total
49
Critical
3
Severe
23
Most recent
2026-04-22

Of the 49 benzene recalls we have scored against our rubric, 3 (6%) are Critical — deaths or serious injuries reported, or the agency’s own highest classification — and 23 (47%) are Severe.

Which agencies issued them

About this hazard tag

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1–25 of 49

  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0453-2026·2026-04-22

    HydroPeptide Clear Alliance benzoyl peroxide serum recalled over benzene contamination

    HydroPeptide Clear Alliance Serum, a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide product, is being recalled because of chemical contamination from the presence of benzene. 9,850 bottles are affected.

    Product
    HydroPeptide CLEAR ALLIANCE SERUM, 2.5% BENZOYL PEROXIDE, a)1 FL OZ/30ml; b) 2 FL OZ/60ml spray bottle; DIST BY HYDROPEPTIDE LLC, ISSAQUAH, WA 98027
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0455-2026·2026-04-22

    SLMD benzoyl peroxide acne lotion recalled over benzene contamination

    SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion, 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, is being recalled because of chemical contamination from the presence of benzene. 2,500 bottles are affected.

    Product
    SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion, Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%, a) 0.7 fl. oz - 21 mL and b) 1.5 fl. oz. - 44mL bottles, SANDRA LEE MD., Distributed by Skin PS Brands, Culver City, CA 90232.
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0454-2026·2026-04-22

    SLMD benzoyl peroxide spot treatment recalled over benzene contamination

    SLMD BP Acne Spot Treatment, 10% benzoyl peroxide, is being recalled because of chemical contamination from the presence of benzene. 2,269 bottles are affected.

    Product
    SLMD BP Acne Spot Treatment, 10% Benzoyl Peroxide, 0.5 fl. oz - 15 mL bottles, Sandra Lee MD, Distributed by Skin PS Brands, Culver City, CA90232.
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0452-2026·2026-04-22

    FarmHouse Fresh benzoyl peroxide night lotion recalled over benzene contamination

    FarmHouse Fresh Midnight Clearing Night Lotion, a 2.5% benzoyl peroxide acne treatment, is being recalled because of chemical contamination from the presence of benzene.

    Product
    FHF Farmhouse Fresh, Midnight Clearing, NIGHT LOTION, 2.5% BENZOYL PEROXIDE ACNE TREATMENT, OTC a) 0.5 fl. oz./15ml; and b)1 fl. oz./30ml tubes; Made in the USA for FarmHouse Fresh, 8797 CR 858 McKinney, Texas
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0667-2025·2025-10-01

    Micronized benzoyl peroxide cleanser recalled over elevated benzene levels

    Micronized BPO Gel Cleanser 10% from Pantea MD, 7 oz, lots 58170A and 58172A, is recalled because of elevated levels of benzene. The product was distributed in California and Georgia.

    Product
    Micronized BPO Gel Cleanser 10% (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%) Pantea MD , 7 oz (201 g), University Skin Institute, 650 University Ave, Ste 200, Sacramento, CA 95825.
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    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0663-2025·2025-10-01

    Artisan of Skin acne treatment recalled over elevated benzene levels

    Artisan of Skin Benzoyl Peroxide 10%, 7 oz, lots 58170A and 58172A, is recalled because of elevated levels of benzene. 125 units distributed in California and Georgia are affected.

    Product
    ARTISAN OF SKIN (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%) , 7 oz (201 g), Artisan of Skin Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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    Drug
    Distribution
    2 states
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0668-2025·2025-10-01

    Benzoyl peroxide cleanser recalled after elevated benzene levels were found

    edunn clarity BP Treatment Cleanser 10%, 7 oz, lots 58170A and 58172A, is recalled because of elevated levels of benzene. The product was distributed in California and Georgia.

    Product
    edunn clarity, BP Treatment Cleanser 10% (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%), 7 oz (201g) Uptown Medi Spa, Phoenix, AZ.
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    Drug
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    2 states
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0665-2025·2025-10-01

    Benzaderm BPO cleanser recalled over elevated benzene in benzoyl peroxide

    Torrey Pines Dermatology & Laser Center Benzaderm BPO Cleanser 10%, 7 oz, lots 58170A and 58172A, is recalled because of elevated levels of benzene.

    Product
    Torrey Pines Dermatology & Laser Center Benzaderm BPO Cleanser 10% (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%) 7oz (201 g), Torreypines.com
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    Drug
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    2 states
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0666-2025·2025-10-01

    Mel Rx acne treatment recalled over elevated benzene in benzoyl peroxide

    mel rx Skin NO DRAMA Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Acne Treatment, 7 oz, lots 58170A and 58172A, is recalled because of elevated levels of benzene. The product was distributed in California and Georgia.

    Product
    mel rx Skin, NO DRAMA Benzoyl Peroxide 10% Acne Treatment, 7 oz, 201 g Mel Skin Rx Beverly Hills, CA 90210
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    Drug
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    2 states
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0418-2025·2025-05-21

    La Roche-Posay Effaclar Acne Treatment Kits Recalled Nationwide

    L'Oreal USA is recalling La Roche-Posay Effaclar 3-Step Acne Routine Kits nationwide due to trace levels of benzene detected in one lot. As a precaution, all Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment lots are included in the recall.

    Product
    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
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0419-2025·2025-05-21

    La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Acne Treatment Recalled for Benzene

    L'Oreal USA is voluntarily recalling all lots of La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment due to detected trace levels of benzene in a specific lot.

    Product
    La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment, 5.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication, a) UPC 3606000508804, 20 mL (0.7 fl. oz.) Tube per Carton, b) 883140500759, 40 mL (1.35 fl. oz.) Tube per Carton, La Roche-Posay LLC, 10 Hudson Yards, New Yor
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0360-2025·2025-04-16

    Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator recalled for benzene contamination

    Alchemee, LLC is recalling Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%) due to the presence of benzene, a known chemical contaminant.

    Product
    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,
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0359-2025·2025-04-16

    Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief recalled for benzene contamination

    Alchemee LLC is recalling Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief (Benzoyl Peroxide 5%) due to the presence of benzene, a chemical contaminant. The recall affects approximately 38,237 bottles distributed nationwide.

    Product
    Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief (Benzoyl Peroxide 5%), 0.33 oz. (9.45 g), Distributed by Alchemee LLC, Santa Monica, CA 90401, Made in the USA, UPC 7 35786 01921 1, UPC 8 42944 10223 1, and also packaged as a twin pack UPC 8 42944 10241 5,
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0293-2025·2025-04-02

    Strides Pharma Testosterone Gel Recalled Due to Benzene Contamination

    Strides Pharma is recalling Testosterone Gel 1% (195,952 cartons nationwide) due to benzene contamination. Consumers using affected lots should immediately contact their healthcare provider.

    Product
    TESTOSTERONE — TESTOSTERONE (TESTOSTERONE)
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0294-2025·2025-04-02

    Testosterone Gel Recalled Nationwide Due to Benzene Contamination

    Strides Pharma is recalling Testosterone Gel 1% nationwide due to the presence of benzene, a toxic substance. Patients should contact their healthcare provider about alternative treatment options.

    Product
    TESTOSTERONE — TESTOSTERONE (TESTOSTERONE)
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0284-2025·2025-03-26

    CVS Health Concealing Acne Treatment Cream Recalled for Benzene Contamination

    Fruit Of The Earth, Inc. is recalling CVS Health Concealing Acne Treatment Cream due to the presence of benzene, a chemical contaminant. The affected product was distributed nationwide.

    Product
    CVS Health Concealing Acne Treatment Cream, CVS, 10% benzoyl peroxide, 1 oz (28 g), Distributed by: CVS Pharmacy, Inc
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    Drug
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0274-2025·2025-03-19

    Walgreens Acne Control Cleanser recalled for benzene contamination

    Walgreens Acne Control Cleanser with 10% benzoyl peroxide is being recalled nationwide due to benzene contamination. The affected lot (23-09328, exp. 09/2025) was distributed across the U.S.

    Product
    Walgreens, Acne Control Cleanser, 10% Benzoyl Peroxide/Acne Treatment, NET WT 5 OZ (142g) Distributed by: Walgreen CO, 200 Wilmont RD, Deerfield, IL, Made in Canada. UPC#: 1 9560203602 8
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0273-2025·2025-03-19

    Acne treatment gel recalled for benzene contamination nationwide

    Zapzyt Acne Treatment Gel (10% benzoyl peroxide) distributed nationwide is being recalled due to contamination with benzene. Consumers should stop using affected lots immediately.

    Product
    ZAPZYT ACNE TREATMENT GEL — ZAPZYT ACNE TREATMENT GEL (BENZOYL PEROXIDE)
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0346-2024·2024-02-28

    TING Athlete's Foot Spray Recalled Due to Benzene Contamination

    Insight Pharmaceuticals is recalling TING 1% Tolnaftate Athlete's Foot Spray due to benzene contamination. The recall affects approximately 59,644 cans distributed nationwide.

    Product
    TING 1% Tolnaftate Athlete's Foot Spray Antifungal Spray Liquid, NET WT 4.5 oz. (128 g) cans, Distributed by: Insight Pharmaceuticals LLC, a Prestige Consumer Healthcare company, Tarrytown, NY 10591 UPC 3 63736 81961 3
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0243-2024·2024-01-24

    Secret Dry Spray Antiperspirant recalled due to benzene contamination

    The FDA has recalled Secret Dry Spray Antiperspirant due to benzene contamination in certain lots. Affected products were distributed nationwide in the USA, Puerto Rico, Canada, and internationally.

    Product
    Secret, Dry Spray, (Aluminum chlorohydrate 23.5%), Antiperspirant, Waterlily, Topical Spray Can, Net Wt 3.8 oz (107 g), Dist. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 69423-381-10; UPC 0 37000 72372 1; 12/pack UPC 0 37000 72991 4
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0241-2024·2024-01-24

    Old Spice Anti-Perspirant Spray Recalled Due to Benzene Contamination

    Old Spice Sweat Defense Ultimate Captain anti-perspirant spray is being recalled due to benzene contamination. The FDA Class I recall affects products distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Old Spice, SWEAT DEFENSE ULTIMATE CAPTAIN, Aluminum Chlorohydrate 23.5%, Anti-Perspirant, Topical spray can 3.8 OZ (107 g), Distr. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 69423-385-10, UPC 0 37000 74947 9
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0240-2024·2024-01-24

    Old Spice Sweat Defense Spray Recalled for Benzene Contamination Nationwide

    Old Spice Sweat Defense Pure Sport Plus anti-perspirant spray is being recalled nationwide due to benzene contamination in specific lot numbers. Consumers should discontinue use of affected products immediately.

    Product
    Old Spice, SWEAT DEFENSE PURE SPORT PLUS, Dry Spray, (Aluminum Chlorohydrate 23.5%), Anti-Perspirant, Topical spray can, Net WT 3.8 oz (107 g) cans, Distr. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 69423-387-10, UPC 0 37000 72974 7
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0242-2024·2024-01-24

    Secret Powder Fresh Antiperspirant Spray Recalled for Benzene Contamination

    The Procter & Gamble Company is recalling Secret antiperspirant/deodorant spray due to the presence of benzene, a chemical contaminant. The recall affects multiple lot numbers distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    SECRET ANTIPERSPIRANT — SECRET ANTIPERSPIRANT (ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE)
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0244-2024·2024-01-24

    Secret Dry Spray Antiperspirant Recalled Due to Benzene Contamination

    Procter & Gamble is recalling Secret Dry Spray Antiperspirant due to benzene contamination in specific lot numbers. The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall.

    Product
    Secret, Dry Spray, Aluminum chlorohydrate 23.5%, Antiperspirant, Lavender, Topical spray can Net Wt 3.8 oz (107 g), Dist. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 69423-383-10, UPC: 0 37000 72986 0
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0238-2024·2024-01-24

    Old Spice PURE SPORT Anti-Perspirant Spray Recalled for Benzene Contamination

    Old Spice PURE SPORT Anti-Perspirant Spray is recalled for benzene contamination in certain lot numbers. The product was distributed nationwide and internationally.

    Product
    Old Spice, PURE SPORT, (Aluminum Chlorohydrate 23.5%), Anti-Perspirant & Deodorant Spray, Topical spray can, Net WT 6.0 OZ (170g), Distributed by Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 37000-199-60, UPC 0 12044 00191 2
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    Drug
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    Distributed nationwide