The FDA has requested the removal of other acne treatments from store shelves after tests revealed slightly elevated levels of benzene, a chemical linked to cancer. This comes after La Roche-Posay's Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment was recalled earlier this week.
Despite the recall, the FDA emphasizes that the risk of developing cancer from these products is very low, even with daily use over many years.
PRODUCTS RECALLED:
- La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment (Lot #: MYX46W Expires: April 2025)
- Walgreens Acne Control Cleanser (Lot #: 23 09328 Expires: September 2025)
- Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief Cream Benzoyl Peroxide 5% (Lot #s: V3305A; V3304A Expires: October 2025)
- Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator (Lot #: V4204A Expires: July 2025)
- SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion (Lot #: 2430600 Expires: March 2025)
- Walgreens Tinted Acne Treatment Cream (Lot #: 49707430 Expires: March 2026)
Source: FDA