L'Oreal is recalling La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Acne Treatment products containing trace benzene. This chemical contamination may pose health risks. Consumers should stop using affected products immediately.
Chemical Contamination: This recall has been initiated due to detected trace levels of benzene.
L'Oreal is recalling La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment products that contain trace levels of benzene. This chemical contamination could pose health risks, so affected users should stop using the product immediately.
Benzene is a known chemical that can cause health issues, including cancer and other serious conditions, when present in products. Trace levels of benzene in this acne treatment could pose health risks if used over time.
Users of La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment products with the specific lot number MYX46W (expiring April 30, 2025) are affected. People with sensitive skin or those using the product for extended periods may be at higher risk.
Check for the lot number MYX46W on the product label. The product is a 40 mL tube of 5.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment sold by La Roche-Posay LLC.
Immediately stop using the recalled La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment product with lot number MYX46W.
No, the product contains trace levels of benzene, which can pose health risks. Do not use this product.
The lot number for this product is MYX46W, which expires on April 30, 2025.
Check the product label for the lot number MYX46W. The product is a 40 mL tube of 5.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment sold by La Roche-Posay LLC.
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Subject: Recall D-0417-2025 — L'Oreal L'Oreal Hello, I own a L'Oreal that is covered by recall D-0417-2025 from L'Oreal. 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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