Why it was recalled
Chemical Contamination: This recall has been initiated due to detected trace levels of benzene.
Product description
La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment, 5.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication, 40 mL (135 FL. OZ.) Tube per carton, La Roche-Posay LLC, 10 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001, La Roche-Posay, Laboratoire Dermatologique, CAI 86270, La Roche-Posay, France, UPC 883140500759.
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot #: MYX46W, Exp 04/30/2025
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-0417-2025
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- Mar 5, 2025
- FDA report date
- May 21, 2025
- Quantity
- 2,226,801 bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- L'Oreal USA
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0417-2025, exactly as published.
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- City
- Clark
- State
- NJ
- Status
- Ongoing
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 96390
- Address
- 222 Terminal Ave
- Code information
- Lot #: MYX46W, Exp 04/30/2025
- Postal code
- 07066-1317
- Report date
- May 21, 2025
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0417-2025
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- L'Oreal USA
- Product quantity
- 2,226,801 bottles
- Reason for recall
- Chemical Contamination: This recall has been initiated due to detected trace levels of benzene.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment, 5.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication, 40 mL (135 FL. OZ.) Tube per carton, La Roche-Posay LLC, 10 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001, La Roche-Posay, Laboratoire Dermatologique, CAI 86270, La Roche-Posay, France, UPC 883140500759.
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide in the USA
- Recall initiation date
- Mar 5, 2025
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- May 9, 2025