AcneFree Severe Maximum Strength Acne Pore Cleanser (benzoyl peroxide 5% w/v), 3 oz (85 g) canist...

FDA Recall #D-048-2013 — Class III — October 15, 2012

Recall #D-048-2013 Date: October 15, 2012 Classification: Class III Status: Terminated

Product Description

AcneFree Severe Maximum Strength Acne Pore Cleanser (benzoyl peroxide 5% w/v), 3 oz (85 g) canister, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp., Irvine, CA 92618, UPC 7 88521 13350 9.

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.

Recalling Firm

Valeant Pharmaceuticals — Bridgewater, NJ

Classification

Class III — Not likely to cause adverse health consequences.

Product Type

Drugs

Product Quantity

10,434 canisters

Distribution

Nationwide

Code Information

All lots with expiration dates between 10/10/12 through 10/10/14 of UPC 7 88521 13550 9

Status

Terminated

Voluntary / Mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated