Acne Medication Recalled After Elevated Benzene Levels
The agency found that several products could have more benzene than usual.
Some acne medication has been voluntarily recalled for containing elevated levels of a cancer causing chemical compound.
The FDA tested 95 products containing benzoyl peroxide, the ingredient is widely used to treat acne but can form benzene as a byproduct.
The agency found that several products could have more benzene than usual.
The recall covers:
- La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment
- Walgreens Acne Control Cleanser
- Walgreens Tinted Acne Treatment Cream
- Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief Cream Benzoyl Peroxide 5%
- Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator
- SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion
They were sold nationwide and on-line.
