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.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. 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
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 # 58170A and 58172A
- Exp Date: 09/2025
Distribution
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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