The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0861-2018·Announced 2018-06-20

Acne Shave 3 Step Shaving System Recalled for Bacterial Contamination Risk

Shadow Holdings DBA Bocchi Labs is recalling the Acne Shave 3 Step Shaving System due to CGMP deviations that may result in bacterial contamination.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a risk of bacterial contamination, which aligns with the rubric criteria for Severe severity (FDA Class II with potential for adverse health consequences).

Plain-English summary

Shadow Holdings DBA Bocchi Labs is voluntarily recalling the Acne Shave 3 Step Shaving System. The product includes one tube of Acne Shave (salicylic acid) Shave Cream Acne Shield, one tube of Acne Shave Post-Shave Moisturizer (salicylic acid), a 0.5% tube, and one Power Shaver per box. The product is distributed by United Exchange Corp. in Cerritos, California, and was sold nationwide in the USA. A total of 4,932 boxes are affected, covering all lots.

The recall was initiated due to Current Good Manufacturing Practice (CGMP) deviations. These deviations mean that the products may be contaminated with bacteria. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II, indicating that use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

Consumers who have purchased the Acne Shave 3 Step Shaving System should stop using the product immediately. They should contact the recalling firm, Shadow Holdings DBA Bocchi Labs, or the distributor, United Exchange Corp., for instructions on how to return the product or obtain a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Acne Shave 3 Step Shaving System, contains one tube Acne Shave (salicylic acid) Shave Cream Acne Shield, one tube Acne Shave Post-Shave Moisturizer (salicylic acid), 0.5% tube, and one Power Shaver per box, Distributed by: United Exchange Corp., 17311 Valley View Blvd, Cerritos C
Manufacturer
Shadow Holdings DBA Bocchi Labs
Category
Drug — Topical Skin Care
Hazard
Affected units
4,932

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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