SLMD benzoyl peroxide acne lotion recalled over benzene contamination
SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion, 2.5% benzoyl peroxide, is being recalled because of chemical contamination from the presence of benzene. 2,500 bottles are affected.
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 recall for chemical contamination of a leave-on skin product, a risk of harm with no injuries reported in the source.
Plain-English summary
SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion, benzoyl peroxide 2.5%, sold in 0.7 fl oz (21 ml) and 1.5 fl oz (44 ml) bottles under the Sandra Lee MD brand, is being recalled. The product is distributed by Skin PS Brands of Culver City, California. The action covers 2,500 bottles.
The stated reason is chemical contamination through the presence of benzene. The FDA classified the action as Class II.
Affected lots are 2691700 (expiry 10/31/2027) and 2691800 (expiry 11/4/2027). Distribution was US nationwide.
Consumers who have an affected lot should stop using the product and contact the retailer or the firm about a refund. Anyone with health concerns after using it should speak to a healthcare professional.
The recalled product
- Product
- SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion, Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%, a) 0.7 fl. oz - 21 mL and b) 1.5 fl. oz. - 44mL bottles, SANDRA LEE MD., Distributed by Skin PS Brands, Culver City, CA 90232.
- Manufacturer
- Owen Biosciences Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Topical acne treatment
- Affected units
- 2,500
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# 2691700
- Exp.10/31/2027 Lot# 2691800
- Exp. 11/4/2027
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 4 recalled by Owen Biosciences 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.
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