Walgreens Acne Cream Recalled for Benzene Contamination
Walgreens Maximum Strength Tinted Acne Treatment Cream is being recalled for benzene contamination. The product was distributed nationwide; affected consumers should stop use immediately.
What this means for you
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 drug recall for chemical contamination (benzene). No illnesses or injuries have been reported. Per the severity rubric, this qualifies as a 'risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported,' warranting a High severity score.
Plain-English summary
Walgreens Maximum Strength Tinted Acne Treatment Cream 10% Benzoyl Peroxide, manufactured by Fruit Of The Earth, Inc. and distributed by Walgreen CO., is being recalled due to the presence of benzene contamination. Approximately 100,970 tubes of the 0.65 oz (18.4g) product were distributed nationwide.
The affected product includes the following lot numbers: 4970743B and 4970743C (expiration 3/31/2026), 9722793A (expiration 9/30/2026), 8363513A (expiration 12/3/2026), 2822284A (expiration 8/31/2027), and 2143554A (expiration 12/31/2027).
Consumers with affected product should stop using it immediately. If you have used this product, consult your healthcare provider about potential exposure.
The recalled product
- Product
- Walgreens Maximum Strength Tinted Acne Treatment Cream 10% Benzoyl Peroxide/Acne Medication, 0.65 oz (18.4g) tube in a carton; Distributed by: Walgreen CO., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015
- Manufacturer
- Fruit Of The Earth, Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Topical Acne Treatment
- Hazard
- benzene-contamination
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 (10)
- Lot #: 4970743B
- 4970743C Exp 3/31/2026
- 9722793A
- Exp 9/30/2026
- 8363513A
- Exp 12/3/2026
- 2822284A
- Exp 8/31/2027
- 2143554A
- Exp 12/31/2027.
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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