The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0664-2025·Announced 2025-10-01

Skin MD Body Acne Cleanser recalled due to elevated benzene levels

Skin MD by Dr Monika Kiripolsky Body Acne Cleanser (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%, 7 oz) is being recalled due to elevated levels of benzene discovered during post-market monitoring. Affected lots 58170A and 58172A with expiration date 09/2025 were distributed in California and Georgia.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Drugs): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this as Class II, which indicates a serious adverse health consequence or death is possible. Benzene is a known carcinogen and chemical contaminant in a topical product applied directly to skin, meeting the threshold for Severe classification.

Plain-English summary

Skin MD by Dr Monika Kiripolsky, Body Acne Cleanser (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%), 7 oz (201 g), manufactured by Private Label Skin Care Inc. and distributed by Monika Kiripolsky, MD Beverly Hills, CA, is being recalled.

The recall was initiated due to elevated levels of benzene discovered during post-market monitoring of benzoyl peroxide products. Lot numbers 58170A and 58172A with expiration date 09/2025 are affected.

The product was distributed in California and Georgia. Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use. Persons with questions regarding this recall should contact Private Label Skin Care Inc.

The recalled product

Product
Skin MD by Dr Monika Kiripolsky, Body Acne Cleanser (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%), 7 oz (201 g), Monika Kiripolsky, MD Beverly Hills, CA, 90211
Manufacturer
Private Label Skin Care Inc.
Category
Drug — Topical Acne Treatment
Hazard

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Lot numbers (2)

  • Lot # 58170A and 58172A
  • Exp Date: 09/2025

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by Private Label Skin Care 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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