The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0629-2018·Announced 2018-04-25

ACURE Clarifying Acne Towelettes Recalled for Poor Quality Water

Diamond Wipes International is recalling ACURE clarifying acne towelettes because they were manufactured with poor quality water.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II due to CGMP deviations involving poor quality water, which fits the rubric for moderate severity involving low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary measures without reported serious injury.

Plain-English summary

Diamond Wipes International, Inc. is recalling ACURE clarifying acne, glycolic + zinc (salicyclic acid 0.5%) towelettes, 30-count pouches. The recall involves 51,840 pouches distributed nationwide in the USA. The affected lots are A96, A106, and B106 with an expiration date of 09/18, and lot C27 with an expiration date of 01/19.

The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations. Specifically, the finished products were manufactured using poor quality water. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating a situation that may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have purchased these specific lots of ACURE towelettes should stop using them and contact the recalling firm for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
ACURE, clarifying acne, glycolic + zinc (salicyclic acid 0.5%) towelettes, 30-count pouch, Distributed by Better Planet Brands, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316, UPC 8 54049 00358 0.
Affected units
51,840

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 (6)

  • Lot #: A96
  • A106
  • B106
  • EXP 09/18
  • C27
  • EXP 01/19

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Diamond Wipes International, 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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