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Class III: unlikely to cause harmTerminated

Valeant Pharmaceuticals AcneFree Acne Astringent Toner Pads Recall

AcneFree Acne Astringent Toner Pads (salicylic acid 2% w/v)

Valeant Pharmaceuticals · Bridgewater, NJ

Risk level
Class III
Reported by FDA
Nov 14, 2012
Recall ID
D-046-2013
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Summary

Valeant Pharmaceuticals recalled AcneFree Acne Astringent Toner Pads starting Oct 15, 2012. The FDA classified it as Class III (unlikely to cause harm) and published enforcement report D-046-2013 on Nov 14, 2012. Reason: Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the salicyclic acid active ingredient. Status: Terminated.

Why it was recalled

Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the salicyclic acid active ingredient.

Product description

AcneFree Acne Astringent Toner Pads (salicylic acid 2% w/v); 60-count pads per jar, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp., Irvine, CA 92618, UPC 7 88521 13551 6.

Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes

All lots with expiration dates between 10/10/12 through 10/10/14 of UPC 7 88521 13551 6

Where it was sold

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-046-2013
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
Oct 15, 2012
FDA report date
Nov 14, 2012
Quantity
71,369 jars
Recall type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recalling firm
Valeant Pharmaceuticals

Original FDA data

Every field from FDA enforcement report D-046-2013, exactly as published.

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City
Bridgewater
State
NJ
Status
Terminated
Country
United States
Event ID
63488
Address
700 Rte 206 North
Code information
All lots with expiration dates between 10/10/12 through 10/10/14 of UPC 7 88521 13551 6
Postal code
08807
Report date
Nov 14, 2012
Product type
Drugs
Recall number
D-046-2013
Classification
Class III
Recalling firm
Valeant Pharmaceuticals
Product quantity
71,369 jars
Termination date
Mar 25, 2013
Reason for recall
Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the salicyclic acid active ingredient.
Voluntary / mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Product description
AcneFree Acne Astringent Toner Pads (salicylic acid 2% w/v); 60-count pads per jar, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp., Irvine, CA 92618, UPC 7 88521 13551 6.
Distribution pattern
Nationwide
Recall initiation date
Oct 15, 2012
Initial firm notification
Letter
Center classification date
Nov 6, 2012

How we source this data

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration enforcement report D-046-2013, published Nov 14, 2012. View the source record (openFDA) · FDA enforcement reports

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