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Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0359-2025·Announced 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.

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 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this as a Class II recall, and benzene is a known carcinogen and hazardous chemical substance that poses a significant health risk. Class II recalls with serious contaminants warrant a Severe classification per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Alchemee LLC, located in Santa Monica, CA, is recalling Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief (Benzoyl Peroxide 5%), 0.33 oz. (9.45 g) bottles due to chemical contamination. The product contains benzene, which should not be present.

The recalled product was distributed nationwide in the USA. Affected lots are V3304A and V3305A with an expiration date of 10/31/2025. The product is available under UPC codes 7 35786 01921 1, 8 42944 10223 1, and as a twin pack under UPC 8 42944 10241 5.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it. Customers should contact Alchemee LLC or their retailer for further instructions regarding returns or refunds.

The recalled product

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,
Manufacturer
Alchemee, LLC
Category
Drug — Topical Acne Treatment
Hazard
Affected units
38,237

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 (3)

  • Lots V3304A
  • V3305A
  • Exp 10/31/2025

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Alchemee, LLC 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.

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