The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0283-2025·Announced 2025-03-26

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
Affected units
100,970

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.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Fruit Of The Earth, Inc. under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 2 products in this recall →

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