Unrated Drug recall · FDA · Published March 3, 2026

Owen Biosciences Night Lotion Recall: Benzene Contamination Risk

Owen Biosciences recalls 2.5% benzoyl peroxide acne lotions due to benzene contamination. Affected products include Farmhouse Fresh and Midnight Clearing night lotions with specific lot numbers and expiration dates.

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🇺🇸 FDA recall #D-0452-2026Drug Owen Biosciences ›

Recall notice

Chemical contamination: Presence of benzene

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Recalling firmOwen Biosciences Inc.7053 Revenue Dr · Baton Rouge, LA 70809-4918

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Owen Biosciences is recalling certain night lotions for acne treatment because they contain benzene, a chemical known to be harmful. This recall affects products sold in the U.S. with specific lot numbers and expiration dates. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/31453-owen-biosciences-night-lotion-recall-benzene-contamination-risk.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/31453-owen-biosciences-night-lotion-recall-benzene-contamination-risk · Updated August 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0452-2026

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“Owen Biosciences Night Lotion Recall: Benzene Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/31453-owen-biosciences-night-lotion-recall-benzene-contamination-risk. Based on FDA recall #D-0452-2026 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0452-2026%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on March 3, 2026, that Owen Biosciences Inc. is recalling FHF Farmhouse Fresh acne treatment lotions due to benzene contamination. Owners should stop using the product immediately.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Owen Biosciences
Product: FHF Farmhouse Fresh, Midnight Clearing, NIGHT LOTION, 2.5% BENZOYL PEROXIDE ACNE TREATMENT
Sizes: 0.5 fl. oz./15ml and 1 fl. oz./30ml tubes
Lot codes: 2595500 (Exp. 10/2/2026), 2549700 (Exp. 6/12/2026), 2638200 (Exp. 4/30/2027)
Units affected: 7,975 tubes
Distribution: U.S. Nationwide

The hazard

The recall is due to the presence of benzene, a chemical contaminant, in the product. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall.

Context

Other recent recalls include Haleon Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels (2026-06-04), ACME Children's Hand Sanitizer Wipes (2026-01-20), and Broadway Joe's Pain Cream (2026-08-21).

How to tell if you have this one

Check the product label for the name 'Farmhouse Fresh' or 'Midnight Clearing' and the specific lot numbers listed: 2595500 (exp. 10/2/2026), 2549700 (exp. 6/12/2026), or 2638200 (exp. 4/30/2027).

Brand
Owen Biosciences
Category
Drug

FDA recall event · 4 products

All 4 products in this recall

FDA lists each product line separately under one recall event. Check your product description, lot or code numbers against each row. Every row shares the hazard and remedy on this page.

Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide

Recall number	Product, codes & lots	Quantity
D-0452-2026	FHF Farmhouse Fresh, Midnight Clearing, NIGHT LOTION, 2.5% BENZOYL PEROXIDE ACNE TREATMENT, OTC a) 0.5 fl. oz./15ml; and b)1 fl. oz./30ml tubes; Made in the USA for FarmHouse Fresh, 8797 CR 858 McKinney, Texas; Lot #2595500, Exp.10/2/2026 Lot #2549700, Exp.6/12/2026 Lot #2638200, Exp.4/30/2027	7,975 tubes
D-0453-2026	HydroPeptide CLEAR ALLIANCE SERUM, 2.5% BENZOYL PEROXIDE, a)1 FL OZ/30ml; b) 2 FL OZ/60ml spray bottle; DIST BY HYDROPEPTIDE LLC, ISSAQUAH, WA 98027; Lot# 2518800, Exp.: 4/30/2027 Lot# 2518900, Exp.: 4/1/2027	9,850 bottles
D-0454-2026	SLMD BP Acne Spot Treatment, 10% Benzoyl Peroxide, 0.5 fl. oz - 15 mL bottles, Sandra Lee MD, Distributed by Skin PS Brands, Culver City, CA90232.; Lot# 2567200, Exp.8/1/26 Lot# 2691600, Exp.10/30/2027	2269 bottles
D-0455-2026	SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion, Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%, a) 0.7 fl. oz - 21 mL and b) 1.5 fl. oz. - 44mL bottles, SANDRA LEE MD., Distributed by Skin PS Brands, Culver City, CA 90232.; Lot# 2691700, Exp.10/31/2027 Lot# 2691800, Exp. 11/4/2027	2,500 bottles

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Product Label
Look for the product name and lot numbers listed in the recall notice to confirm if your lotion is affected.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed nationwide.

FDA distribution: “U.S. Nationwide” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

Distributed nationwide.

Recall timeline

FDA published this recall 50 days after the firm started it.

Mar 3, 2026Firm started the recall
Apr 10, 2026FDA classified it Class II
Apr 22, 2026Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Official source: FDA Recall #D-0452-2026 (March 3, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0452-2026 to see it in context.
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