FDA, acne and RECALLS

FDA recalls several popular brands of acne face wash
A total of six products are being recalled, including products from Proactiv, La Roche-Posay, and Walgreens. The FDA says testing revealed the products contained elevated levels of Benzene which is found in crude oil and gasoline.
Potential Carcinogen Found in 6 Popular Acne Products, Prompting Recall: FDA
The agency announced that after concerns were raised about levels of benzene in products containing benzoyl peroxide, they tested 95 acne products with the ingredient. While most had “undetectable or extremely low levels of benzene,” six products showed “elevated levels” of benzene.
Several kinds of acne products recalled over cancer risk, FDA says
Several acne products containing benzene have been recalled due to possible benzene contamination, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said this week.
Cancer-causing benzene found in some acne products. Seven gels, lotions recalled
Elevated levels of benzene were detected in seven acne products distributed to national retailers. Here's what the recall means.
FDA recalls acne products with a cancer-causing chemical. What is it?
After a new third-party agency tested 95 acne products containing benzoyl peroxide for possible benzene contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing a limited number of product recalls at the retail level.
Popular acne skin care products recalled over recalled over potentially cancer-causing chemical
Acne creams from retailers including Walgreens, La Roche-Posay and Proactiv have been voluntarily recalled due to elevated levels of a potentially cancer-causing agent. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a recall notice Tuesday for several lots of six products,
Food Recalls, Updates March 14: H-E-B Dip, Chocolate Nut's Risk Level Set
A recalled spinach artichoke dip is a Class II risk, and updates have been issued for the recall of chocolate nut and wafer ...
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration increases risk level to recalled coffee creamers
The Food and Drug Administration has increased the risk level of two coffee creamers recalled in late February. Approximately ...
Canned tuna recall: FDA updates risk level for products sold at major retailers, including Costco, Walmart
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted a notice in February that Tri-Union Seafoods is recalling select lots of ...
U.S. recalls batches of acne creams due to slightly elevated benzene levels
FDA recalls acne creams with elevated benzene levels, including popular brands, due to cancer risk, but consumer risk is low.
La Roche-Posay, Walgreens, Proactiv and More Voluntarily Recall Acne Treatments Due to Trace Amounts of Cancer-causing Benzene
La Roche-Posay, Walgreens, Proactiv and SLMD Skincare have voluntarily recalled acne treatments from retail that contained ...
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Are Foodborne Illnesses and Deaths in the U.S. Worsening? New Data on Recalls Explain
Despite headlines, there were fewer food recalls in 2024 than in 2023, but more people died from food poisoning linked to ...
Recall alert: Popular coffee creamer recalled — throw away now
Two flavors of a popular coffee creamer brand have been recalled due to spoilage and illness concerns, according to the FDA.
Some La Roche-Posay, Proactiv and Walgreens acne treatments recalled due to benzene levels
The Food and Drug Administration is asking retailers to remove a small number of acne creams from their shelves that contain ...
Drinking Water Recall Update as Courts Get Involved
Numerous lawsuits have been filed against the company in the years since it was recalled, alleging that the company's ...
Recall issued for herbal powders sold in CT, NY, NJ and CA
A recall has been issued for Zaarah Herbals powders after an investigation in Connecticut found significantly elevated levels ...
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Late adverse event reporting from medical device manufacturers to the US Food and Drug Administration: cross sectional study
Objective To describe the extent of late adverse event reporting by manufacturers to the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Manufacturer And User Facility Device Experience (MAUDE) database as ...