La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Acne Treatment Recalled for Benzene
L'Oreal USA is voluntarily recalling all lots of La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment due to detected trace levels of benzene in a specific lot.
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 involving a potential chemical contaminant (benzene) at trace levels. The source text does not report any illnesses or injuries, making this a precautionary recall. The voluntary nature and lack of reported harm support a Moderate severity classification.
Plain-English summary
L'Oreal USA is voluntarily recalling all lots of La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment, 5.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication. The recall was initiated due to detected trace levels of benzene in a specific lot (MYX46W). Out of an abundance of caution, the firm has voluntarily recalled all lots of this product.
The recalled product is available in two sizes: 20 mL (0.7 fl. oz.) tubes (UPC 3606000508804) and 40 mL (1.35 fl. oz.) tubes (UPC 883140500759). The product was distributed nationwide in the USA.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it. Affected lot numbers and expiration dates are listed in the FDA's official recall notice. Consumers with questions may contact L'Oreal USA at 10 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001.
The recalled product
- Product
- La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment, 5.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication, a) UPC 3606000508804, 20 mL (0.7 fl. oz.) Tube per Carton, b) 883140500759, 40 mL (1.35 fl. oz.) Tube per Carton, La Roche-Posay LLC, 10 Hudson Yards, New Yor
- Manufacturer
- L'Oreal USA
- Category
- Drug — Topical Acne Treatment
- Hazard
- benzene
- chemical-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 (1)
- a) Lot #s
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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