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Some La Roche-Posay, Proactiv and Walgreens acne treatments recalled due to benzene levels


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Published in Health and Fitness on Thursday, March 13th 2025 at 12:23 GMT by WTOP   Print publication without navigation

  • U.S. health officials are asking retailers to pull a small number of acne creams from their store shelves after government testing found they contain slightly elevated levels of

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for several acne treatment products from brands like La Roche-Posay, Proactiv, and Walgreens due to the presence of high levels of benzene, a known carcinogen. The affected products include La Roche-Posay's Effaclar Acne Treatment, Proactiv's 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Cream, and Walgreens' BPO 10% Acne Wash. Benzene was found in these products at levels exceeding the FDA's recommended concentration, which could potentially lead to health risks with long-term exposure. Consumers are advised to stop using these products immediately and to dispose of them properly. The recall was initiated after an independent lab, Valisure, detected benzene in these treatments, prompting the FDA to take action to protect public health.

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