US Drug Recall Register
Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Jan 16, 2020 (7 years ago)

Walgreens Acne Cleansing Bar, Benzoyl Peroxide 10%, NET WT 4 oz (113 g), 1 bar per…

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Presence of Foreign Substance; Metal contaminant visible in product (screen wire from manufacturing).

What was recalled

Walgreens Acne Cleansing Bar, Benzoyl Peroxide 10%, NET WT 4 oz (113 g), 1 bar per carton, Distributed By: Walgreen Co., 200 Wilmot Road, Deerfield, IL 60015, NDC: 0363-0137-11

Recalling firm
Shandex Personal Care Manufacturing Inc.
Origin
N/A, Canada
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0822-2020

What should you do? A recall doesn't always mean your specific bottle is affected - it often applies to certain lots only. Check the lot number on your package against the FDA notice, and talk to your pharmacist before stopping any medication.

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