Why it was recalled
cGMP Deviations: The recall was initiated due to detected trace levels of benzene in a specific lot of this product lot (MYX46W), however out of an abundance of caution, the firm voluntarily recalled all La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment lots.
Product description
La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Dermatological Acne System, 3 Step Acne Routine Kit, Medicated Gel Cleanser 3.4 fl. oz. (100 mL) Tube, Clarifying Solution 3.4 fl. oz. (100 mL) Tube, Dual Action Acne Treatment 0.7 fl. oz. (20 mL: UPC 883140035275) Tube, (benzoyl peroxide 0.5% and benzoyl peroxide 5.5% and salicylic acid 2%), La Roche-Posay LLC, 10 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001, La Roche-Posay, France, UPC 883140035282 (kit).
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Lot #s, Expiration Dates: MYX30W, Exp 03/31/2025 MYX32W, Exp 03/31/2025 MYX33W, Exp 03/31/2025 MYX41W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX42W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX43W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX44W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX45W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX50W, Exp 05/31/2025 MYX51W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX52W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX53W, Exp 05/31/2025 MYX70W, Exp 07/31/2025 MYX80W, Exp 07/31/2025 MYX81W, Exp 07/31/2025 MYX90W, Exp 08/31/2025 MYX91W, Exp 08/31/2025 MYX92W, Exp 08/31/2025 MYX93W, Exp 08/31/2025 MYXD0W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYXO1W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYXO2W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYXO3W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYXO4W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYXO5W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYY21W, Exp 02/28/2026 MYY23W, Exp 02/28/2026 MYY26W, Exp 02/28/2026 MYY27W, Exp 02/28/2026 MYY31W, Exp 03/31/2026 MYY32W, Exp 11/30/2025 MYY33W, Exp 11/30/2025 MYY34W, Exp 03/31/2026 MYY50W, Exp 05/31/2026 MYY51W, Exp 05/31/2026 MYY60W, Exp 05/31/2026 MYY61W, Exp 03/31/2026 MYY62W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY63W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY64W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY72W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY73W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY74W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY75W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY76W, Exp 06/30/2026.
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-0418-2025
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall initiated
- Mar 5, 2025
- FDA report date
- May 21, 2025
- Quantity
- 14,460 bottles
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- L'Oreal USA
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report D-0418-2025, 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 #s, Expiration Dates: MYX30W, Exp 03/31/2025 MYX32W, Exp 03/31/2025 MYX33W, Exp 03/31/2025 MYX41W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX42W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX43W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX44W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX45W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX50W, Exp 05/31/2025 MYX51W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX52W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX53W, Exp 05/31/2025 MYX70W, Exp 07/31/2025 MYX80W, Exp 07/31/2025 MYX81W, Exp 07/31/2025 MYX90W, Exp 08/31/2025 MYX91W, Exp 08/31/2025 MYX92W, Exp 08/31/2025 MYX93W, Exp 08/31/2025 MYXD0W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYXO1W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYXO2W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYXO3W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYXO4W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYXO5W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYY21W, Exp 02/28/2026 MYY23W, Exp 02/28/2026 MYY26W, Exp 02/28/2026 MYY27W, Exp 02/28/2026 MYY31W, Exp 03/31/2026 MYY32W, Exp 11/30/2025 MYY33W, Exp 11/30/2025 MYY34W, Exp 03/31/2026 MYY50W, Exp 05/31/2026 MYY51W, Exp 05/31/2026 MYY60W, Exp 05/31/2026 MYY61W, Exp 03/31/2026 MYY62W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY63W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY64W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY72W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY73W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY74W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY75W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY76W, Exp 06/30/2026.
- Postal code
- 07066-1317
- Report date
- May 21, 2025
- Product type
- Drugs
- Recall number
- D-0418-2025
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- L'Oreal USA
- Product quantity
- 14,460 bottles
- Reason for recall
- cGMP Deviations: The recall was initiated due to detected trace levels of benzene in a specific lot of this product lot (MYX46W), however out of an abundance of caution, the firm voluntarily recalled all La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment lots.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Dermatological Acne System, 3 Step Acne Routine Kit, Medicated Gel Cleanser 3.4 fl. oz. (100 mL) Tube, Clarifying Solution 3.4 fl. oz. (100 mL) Tube, Dual Action Acne Treatment 0.7 fl. oz. (20 mL: UPC 883140035275) Tube, (benzoyl peroxide 0.5% and benzoyl peroxide 5.5% and salicylic acid 2%), La Roche-Posay LLC, 10 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001, La Roche-Posay, France, UPC 883140035282 (kit).
- Distribution pattern
- Nationwide in the USA
- Recall initiation date
- Mar 5, 2025
- Initial firm notification
- Letter
- Center classification date
- May 9, 2025