La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Acne Treatment Recalled for Benzene Contamination
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo acne treatment is being recalled due to detected trace levels of benzene. The recall affects 2,226,801 units distributed nationwide.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall with detected chemical contamination (benzene), but the source text does not report any hospitalizations, illnesses, or injuries, and contamination is at trace levels. Per the rubric, Class II recalls without reported illness or injury fall into the Moderate range.
Plain-English summary
La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment (5.5% Benzoyl Peroxide), a topical acne medication in 40 mL tubes, is being recalled. The product is manufactured by L'Oreal USA and distributed nationwide in the United States.
The recall was initiated due to detected trace levels of benzene contamination. Benzene is a chemical contaminant that should not be present in topical medications. The affected product has lot number MYX46W with an expiration date of 04/30/2025.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist if you have questions about this recall or if you have experienced any adverse effects from use of this product.
The recalled product
- Product
- La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment, 5.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication, 40 mL (135 FL. OZ.) Tube per carton, La Roche-Posay LLC, 10 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001, La Roche-Posay, Laboratoire Dermatologique, CAI 86270, La Roche-
- Manufacturer
- L'Oreal USA
- Category
- Drug — Topical Acne Medication
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 2,226,801
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 #: MYX46W
- Exp 04/30/2025
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 3 recalled by L'Oreal USA 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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