AcneFree 24 Hour Clearing System containing 1-count 4 fl oz (118 mL) Oil-Free Purifying Cleanser (benzoyl peroxide 2.5% w/v) AFCS-0101-00, 1-count 4 fl oz (118 mL) Renewing Toner AFCS-0201-01, and 1-count 2 fl oz (59 mL) Repair Lotion (benzoyl peroxide 3.7% w/v) AFCS-0301-00 per carton, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp., Irvine, CA 92618, UPC 7 88521 12008 6.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: All lots with expiration dates between 10/10/12 through 10/10/14 of UPC 7 88521 12008 6
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Valeant Pharmaceuticals
- Reason for Recall:
- Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the benzoyl peroxide active ingredient. Additionally, this product is mislabeled because the label either omits or erroneously added inactive ingredients to the label.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
AcneFree 24 Hour Clearing System containing 1-count 4 fl oz (118 mL) Oil-Free Purifying Cleanser (benzoyl peroxide 2.5% w/v) AFCS-0101-00, 1-count 4 fl oz (118 mL) Renewing Toner AFCS-0201-01, and 1-count 2 fl oz (59 mL) Repair Lotion (benzoyl peroxide 3.7% w/v) AFCS-0301-00 per carton, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp., Irvine, CA 92618, UPC 7 88521 12008 6.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
All lots with expiration dates between 10/10/12 through 10/10/14 of UPC 7 88521 12008 6
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: D-042-2013
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