Why it was recalled
Chemical contamination: presence of benzene
Product description
Walgreens Maximum Strength Tinted Acne Treatment Cream 10% Benzoyl Peroxide/Acne Medication, 0.65 oz (18.4g) tube in a carton; Distributed by: Walgreen CO., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot #: 4970743B, 4970743C Exp 3/31/2026, 9722793A, Exp 9/30/2026; 8363513A, Exp 12/3/2026; 2822284A, Exp 8/31/2027; 2143554A, Exp 12/31/2027.
Where it was sold
USA Nationwide
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-0283-2025
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- Mar 11, 2025
- FDA report date
- Mar 26, 2025
- Quantity
- 100,970 tubes
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Fruit Of The Earth, Inc.
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0283-2025, exactly as published.
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- City
- Grand Prairie
- State
- TX
- Status
- Ongoing
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 96465
- Address
- 1430 Avenue R
- Code information
- Lot #: 4970743B, 4970743C Exp 3/31/2026, 9722793A, Exp 9/30/2026; 8363513A, Exp 12/3/2026; 2822284A, Exp 8/31/2027; 2143554A, Exp 12/31/2027.
- Postal code
- 75050-1605
- Report date
- Mar 26, 2025
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0283-2025
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Fruit Of The Earth, Inc.
- Product quantity
- 100,970 tubes
- Reason for recall
- Chemical contamination: presence of benzene
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Walgreens Maximum Strength Tinted Acne Treatment Cream 10% Benzoyl Peroxide/Acne Medication, 0.65 oz (18.4g) tube in a carton; Distributed by: Walgreen CO., 200 Wilmot Rd., Deerfield, IL 60015
- Distribution pattern
- USA Nationwide
- Recall initiation date
- Mar 11, 2025
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- Mar 18, 2025