Walgreens Maximum Strength Tinted Acne Treatment Cream 10% Benzoyl Peroxide with benzene contamination. Recalled due to chemical contamination risk. Affected lots from 2023-2027.
Chemical contamination: presence of benzene
Walgreens Maximum Strength Tinted Acne Treatment Cream 10% Benzoyl Peroxide has been recalled because it contains benzene, a chemical contaminant that can be harmful. This recall affects specific lots distributed by Walgreens in the U.S. from 2023 to 2027.
The product contains benzene, a chemical known to be harmful when inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Benzene exposure can cause health issues, including damage to blood cells and potential long-term health risks. However, the exact risk level for this specific product is not clearly stated in the recall notice.
People who purchased the Walgreens Maximum Strength Tinted Acne Treatment Cream 10% Benzoyl Peroxide in the U.S. between 2023 and 2027 are affected. Those with the recalled lots (listed in the product description) are most at risk.
Check the product label for the lot numbers: 4970743B, 4970743C (expiring 3/31/2026), 9722793A (expiring 9/30/2026), 8363513A (expiring 12/3/2026), and 2822284A (expiring 8/31/2027), or 2143554A (expiring 12/31/2027). The product is sold in 0.65 oz (18.4g) tubes in cartons distributed by Walgreens.
Look for the lot numbers listed in the recall: 4970743B, 4970743C, 9722793A, 8363513A, 2822284A, or 2143554A.
The recall states the product contains benzene, a chemical contaminant that can be harmful. The official notice does not specify if the product is safe to use after the recall.
The recall does not provide a remedy, so the official notice does not state what action to take if you have the product.
Check the product label for the lot numbers: 4970743B, 4970743C (expiring 3/31/2026), 9722793A (expiring 9/30/2026), 8363513A (expiring 12/3/2026), 2822284A (expiring 8/31/2027), or 2143554A (expiring 12/31/2027).
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Subject: Recall D-0283-2025 — Fruit Of The Earth Fruit Of The Earth Hello, I own a Fruit Of The Earth that is covered by recall D-0283-2025 from Fruit Of The Earth. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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