Drug Enforcement D-0283-2025

Chemical contamination: presence of benzene

Status

Ongoing

Classification

Class II

Report Date

March 26, 2025

Termination Date

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Product Information

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
Product quantity
100,970 tubes
Reason for recall
Chemical contamination: presence of benzene
Recall initiation reason
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Initial firm notification
Letter
Distribution pattern
USA Nationwide

Location & Firm

Recalling firm
Fruit Of The Earth, Inc.
Address
1430 Avenue R, N/A

United States
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Status date
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Codes & Dates

Recall number
D-0283-2025
Event ID
96465
Recall initiation date
March 11, 2025
Center classification date
March 18, 2025
Code info
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.
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