Why it was recalled
Chemical contamination: Presence of benzene
Product description
Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief (Benzoyl Peroxide 5%), 0.33 oz. (9.45 g), Distributed by Alchemee LLC, Santa Monica, CA 90401, Made in the USA, UPC 7 35786 01921 1, UPC 8 42944 10223 1, and also packaged as a twin pack UPC 8 42944 10241 5,
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lots V3304A, V3305A, Exp 10/31/2025
Where it was sold
Nationwide in the USA
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the lot number and expiration date on your package with the codes above.
- Don't stop taking a prescription medicine on your own. Call your pharmacist or doctor; they can confirm whether your supply is affected and arrange a replacement.
- If you have symptoms you think are related, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
- Report side effects to FDA MedWatch at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Recall details
- Recall number
- D-0359-2025
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- Mar 12, 2025
- FDA report date
- Apr 16, 2025
- Quantity
- 38,237 bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Alchemee, LLC
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0359-2025, exactly as published.
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- City
- Hawthorne
- State
- NY
- Status
- Ongoing
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 96508
- Address
- 3 Skyline Dr
- Code information
- Lots V3304A, V3305A, Exp 10/31/2025
- Postal code
- 10532-2174
- Report date
- Apr 16, 2025
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0359-2025
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Alchemee, LLC
- Product quantity
- 38,237 bottles
- Reason for recall
- Chemical contamination: Presence of benzene
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief (Benzoyl Peroxide 5%), 0.33 oz. (9.45 g), Distributed by Alchemee LLC, Santa Monica, CA 90401, Made in the USA, UPC 7 35786 01921 1, UPC 8 42944 10223 1, and also packaged as a twin pack UPC 8 42944 10241 5,
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide in the USA
- Recall initiation date
- Mar 12, 2025
- Initial firm notification
- Center classification date
- Apr 9, 2025