The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Drugs)·D-1431-2022·Announced 2022-08-31

Topical Skincare Products Recalled for Improper Storage Conditions

Family Dollar Stores is recalling three topical skincare products distributed nationwide due to storage condition violations in manufacturing.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall with no reported illnesses or injuries. The hazard—improper storage affecting product integrity—has not resulted in documented harm. Per the rubric, this qualifies as a risk-of-harm product without reported injury, warranting a High severity score of 3.

Plain-English summary

Family Dollar Stores is recalling three topical skincare products: St. Ives Blackhead Clearing Green Tea Scrub (6 oz, SKU 2007787), Ambi Exfoliating Wash (5 oz, SKU 2097153), and CC Blackhead Scrub (5 oz, SKU 2032021).

These products were held outside appropriate storage temperature conditions during distribution, which violates Current Good Manufacturing Practices (CGMP) standards.

The affected products were distributed nationwide to Family Dollar Stores between April 30, 2022, and June 10, 2022. Consumers who purchased these products during this period may have received affected units.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them. For questions about affected products or this recall, consumers may contact Family Dollar Stores or the FDA.

The recalled product

Product
ST IVES BLKHD CLRNG GREEN TEA SCRUB 6 OZ SKU 2007787 AMBI EXFOLIATING WASH 5 OZ SKU 2097153 CC BLACKHEAD SCRUB 5 OZ SKU 2032021 distributed to specific Family Dollar Stores 04/30/2022 through 06/10/2022.
Manufacturer
Family Dollar Stores, Llc.
Hazard
  • improper-storage

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 (3)

  • SKUs: 2007787
  • 2097153
  • 2032021

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.