Walgreens Acne Cleansing Bar Recalled for Metal Contaminant
Shandex Personal Care Manufacturing Inc. is recalling Walgreens Acne Cleansing Bar due to the presence of a visible metal contaminant.
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 recall is classified as FDA Class II, which corresponds to a 'Severe' severity score under the rubric, as it involves a potential for temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Plain-English summary
Shandex Personal Care Manufacturing Inc. is recalling 20,448 cartons of Walgreens Acne Cleansing Bar, Benzoyl Peroxide 10%, NET WT 4 oz (113 g). The product is identified by Lot # L 19173 and an expiration date of 06/20/2021. The recall was initiated because a metal contaminant, specifically screen wire from the manufacturing process, was found visible in the product.
The affected product was distributed nationwide in the U.S. by Walgreen Co. The recall is classified as FDA Class II, indicating a situation where use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.
Consumers who have purchased this specific lot of the product should stop using it and return it to the place of purchase for a refund or contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- Walgreens Acne Cleansing Bar, Benzoyl Peroxide 10%, NET WT 4 oz (113 g), 1 bar per carton, Distributed By: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC: 0363-0137-11
- Manufacturer
- Shandex Personal Care Manufacturing Inc.
- Category
- Drug — Topical OTC
- Affected units
- 20,448
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 #: L 19173
- Exp 06/20/2021
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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