La Roche-Posay voluntarily recalls acne treatment kits due to detected benzene in specific lots. Consumers should check product lot numbers and contact the company for details.
cGMP Deviations: The recall was initiated due to detected trace levels of benzene in a specific lot of this product lot (MYX46W), however out of an abundance of caution, the firm voluntarily recalled all La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment lots.
La Roche-Posay is recalling its Effaclar 3-step acne kits because trace benzene was found in some batches. This recall is voluntary and affects all lots of the product, not just the specific batch with benzene.
Benzene is a known carcinogen and can cause health risks with prolonged exposure. While the detected levels were trace amounts, the company recalled all lots out of caution to prevent potential health concerns.
People who own or use La Roche-Posay Effaclar acne kits with lot numbers listed in the recall notice are affected. Those with the specific lot MYX46W are at slightly higher risk due to benzene detection.
Check the product's lot number on the packaging, which starts with MYX or MYY followed by numbers and a 'W'. The recall includes all lots from MYX30W to MYXO5W and MYY21W through MYY76W with specific expiration dates.
Look for the lot number on the packaging, which starts with MYX or MYY followed by numbers and a 'W'.
Reach out to La Roche-Posay customer service for assistance with the recall and to confirm if your product is affected.
La Roche-Posay recalled all lots of the Effaclar acne kits due to detected trace levels of benzene in a specific batch (MYX46W), though the company states the risk is low and all lots were recalled out of caution.
The company states that the detected benzene levels were trace amounts and not harmful, but they recalled all lots to ensure safety.
Check the lot number on the packaging, which starts with MYX or MYY followed by numbers and a 'W'. The recall includes specific lot ranges with expiration dates listed in the notice.
We’ve drafted a message you can send La Roche-Posay to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0418-2025 — La Roche-Posay La Roche-Posay Hello, I own a La Roche-Posay that is covered by recall D-0418-2025 from La Roche-Posay. 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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