The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-0859-2018·Announced 2018-06-20

Bocchi Labs Recalls Acne Shave Post-Shave Moisturizer Due to Bacterial Contamination

Shadow Holdings DBA Bocchi Labs is recalling Acne Shave Post-Shave Moisturizer because products may be contaminated with bacteria due to CGMP deviations.

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: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. The hazard involves potential bacterial contamination without reported illnesses, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Shadow Holdings DBA Bocchi Labs is recalling 15,216 tubes of Acne Shave Post-Shave Moisturizer (salicylic acid), 0.5%, 3.3 FL OZ (98 mL). The product is distributed by United Exchange Corp. and was sold nationwide in the USA. The recall involves all lots of the product, identified by UPC 7 80707 73112 3.

The recall was initiated because of Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations, which means the products may be contaminated with bacteria. The source text does not specify the type of bacteria or report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product.

Consumers who have this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm or distributor for further instructions on how to return or dispose of the product.

The recalled product

Product
Acne Shave Post-Shave Moisturizer (salicylic acid), 0.5%, 3.3 FL OZ (98 mL) tube, Distributed by: United Exchange Corp., 17211 Valley View Blvd., Cerritos, CA 90703 USA, UPC 7 80707 73112 3.
Manufacturer
Shadow Holdings DBA Bocchi Labs
Category
Drug — Topical OTC
Hazard
Affected units
15,216

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 (1)

  • All lots

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 4 recalled by Shadow Holdings DBA Bocchi Labs 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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