Benzaderm BPO cleanser recalled over elevated benzene in benzoyl peroxide
Torrey Pines Dermatology & Laser Center Benzaderm BPO Cleanser 10%, 7 oz, lots 58170A and 58172A, is recalled because of elevated levels of benzene.
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: Rubric level 3 covers risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported; elevated benzene in a topical product is a potential harm and no injuries are reported.
Plain-English summary
Torrey Pines Dermatology & Laser Center Benzaderm BPO Cleanser 10% (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%), 7 oz (201 g), is being recalled. Affected lots are 58170A and 58172A, both with an expiry of 09/2025, distributed in California and Georgia.
The recall was initiated because of chemical contamination: elevated levels of benzene were discovered during post-consumer awareness with benzoyl peroxide products. The FDA classified the action as Class II.
Customers holding these lots should stop using the product and can return it to the place of purchase.
The recalled product
- Product
- Torrey Pines Dermatology & Laser Center Benzaderm BPO Cleanser 10% (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%) 7oz (201 g), Torreypines.com
- Manufacturer
- Private Label Skin Care Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Topical
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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