SV Labs Recalls Benzoyl Peroxide Wash Due to Microbial Contamination
SV Labs Toronto Corporation is recalling specific lots of Benzoyl Peroxide Wash, USP, 10% due to microbial contamination. The affected products were distributed only in Illinois.
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 involves microbial contamination of a topical product, which poses a risk of harm (infection) even though no specific illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text. This aligns with the rubric for high-risk pathogens or risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.
Plain-English summary
SV Labs Toronto Corporation is recalling specific lots of Benzoyl Peroxide Wash, USP, 10%, packaged in 5 FL OZ (148mL) and 8.5 FL OZ (237 mL) bottles. The recall is being conducted because of microbial contamination of the topical product.
The affected products are distributed by Rugby Laboratories in Livonia, MI. The recall covers specific lot numbers and expiration dates for both bottle sizes, as detailed in the structured product information. The distribution pattern for this recall is limited to Illinois only.
Consumers who have purchased these specific lots of Benzoyl Peroxide Wash should stop using the product and contact the distributor or manufacturer for further instructions or a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Benzoyl Peroxide Wash, USP, 10%, packaged in a)5 FL OZ (148mL) bottles (NDC 0536-1261-63), and b) 8.5 FL OZ (237 mL) bottles (NDC 0536-1351-42), Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152.
- Manufacturer
- SV Labs Toronto Corporation
- Category
- Drug — Topical Antiseptic
- Hazard
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 (9)
- a) Lot #: 0575-01-366
- Exp. Date Jan-27
- 0565-02-336
- Exp. Date FEB-27
- b) Lot #: 0645-02-355
- 0575-02-336
- Exp. Date Feb-27
- 0565-12-317
- Exp. Date Dec-26
Distribution
Distributed in 1 state:
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