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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class II
Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall for benzene contamination, a known carcinogen, in a topical product. No illnesses or injuries have been reported. This qualifies as a risk-of-harm product without reported harm, warranting a High severity rating per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Walgreens Acne Control Cleanser (10% benzoyl peroxide, 5 oz/142g) is being recalled nationwide due to the presence of benzene contamination. Benzene is a known carcinogen.
The affected product was manufactured by Sigan Industries Group Inc. and distributed by Walgreen Co. The recalled lot is number 23-09328 with an expiration date of 09/2025 (UPC# 1 9560203602 8, representing 13,440 tubes).
Consumers who have this product should not use it. For further information, the distributor is located at 200 Wilmont Road, Deerfield, Illinois.
The recalled product
- 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
- Manufacturer
- Sigan Industries Group Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Topical Skincare
- Affected units
- 13,440
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- Lot#: 23-09328
- Exp.: 09/2025
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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