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SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0360-2025·Announced 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.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall. Benzene is a chemical contaminant known to pose serious health risks, and the product is a topical exfoliator applied directly to skin, making it a high-risk exposure pathway.

Plain-English summary

Alchemee, LLC is recalling Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%) because the product contains benzene, a chemical contaminant.

The recalled product was distributed nationwide in the USA. Two package sizes are affected: 6 fl. oz. bottles (UPC 7 35786 01528 2) and 0.33 oz. packages (UPC 8 42944 10223 1), both from Lot V4204A with an expiration date of 07/31/2025.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. If you have any of the affected product, do not use it and consult with a healthcare provider if you have concerns about your health.

The recalled product

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,
Manufacturer
Alchemee, LLC
Category
Drug — Topical / Skin Care
Hazard
Affected units
3,500

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)

  • Lot
  • V4204A
  • Exp 07/31/2025

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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