Milbar MD Complete Clarifying Cleanser Recall: GMP Deviations
Milbar recalls MD Complete Clarifying Cleanser (Salicylic Acid 2.0%) due to GMP deviations. This product may not meet quality standards, but no specific safety risks are described in the recall notice.
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What happened, in plain English
Milbar is recalling a salicylic acid cleanser due to manufacturing quality issues. This recall does not indicate a safety risk to consumers, as the hazard description is limited to GMP deviations without details on potential harm. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/40571-milbar-md-complete-clarifying-cleanser-recall-gmp-deviations.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/40571-milbar-md-complete-clarifying-cleanser-recall-gmp-deviations · Updated October 7, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #D-0814-2018
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“Milbar MD Complete Clarifying Cleanser Recall: GMP Deviations.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/40571-milbar-md-complete-clarifying-cleanser-recall-gmp-deviations. Based on FDA recall #D-0814-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-0814-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
The recall mentions GMP deviations, which are manufacturing quality issues. However, the notice does not specify how these deviations could cause harm to users or what risks they pose. GMP deviations typically relate to production standards, not direct consumer safety hazards.
Who’s affected
Users of the MD Complete Clarifying Cleanser with lot numbers KU503-6 or KU393-6, expired by December 28, 2020, are affected. People with sensitive skin or those using the product for acne treatment may be at slightly higher risk due to the salicylic acid content.
How to tell if you have this one
Check the product label for lot numbers KU503-6 or KU393-6, and the expiration date of December 28, 2020. The product is a 3 fl oz (88.7mL) salicylic acid cleanser sold by MD Professional LLC in Minneapolis, MN.
- Brand
Milbar- Category
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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
Terminated- Distribution
Within the United States and Puerto Rico
| Recall number | Product, codes & lots | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| D-0811-2018 | B Prox 10 Anti-blemish Wash, (Benzoyl peroxide 10%), 200 mL bottles, Dermatologic Cosmetic Laboratories, East Haven, CT 06512 USA; Lot: # ET507-0, Exp. 5/27/2019; GU894-8, Exp. 7/20/2010 | 3,477 plastic bottles |
| D-0812-2018 | Solar Defense Sheer Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF50 (Octinoxate 7.5%, Zinc Oxide 10.5%), 2.5 FL OZ. 74 mL, Distributed by: BeautyRx LLC, NY, NY 10128; Lot #: KU455-2, Exp. 11/09/2020; KU455-6, Exp.11/26/2020 | 2,156 tubes |
| D-0813-2018 | Naturmetic SPF 50 Sunscreen (Octinoxate 7.5%, Zinc Oxide 10.5%), 2.0 fl oz/60mL bottles, Fortis BioPharma, Magnolia, TX 77354.; Lot #: KU455-4, Exp.10/30/2020 | 4,815 tubes |
| D-0814-2018 | MD Complete Clarifying Cleanser (Salicylic Acid 2.0%), 3 fl oz, (88.7mL), MD Professional LLC, Minneapolis, MN; Lot #: KU503-6, KU393-6, Exp. 12/28/2020 | 14,491 tubes |
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for lot numbers KU503-6 or KU393-6 and expiration date December 28, 2020 on the cleanser packaging.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “Within the United States and Puerto Rico” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 14 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this product dangerous to use?
The recall mentions GMP deviations but does not describe any safety risks to consumers. The product is not considered hazardous for normal use.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #D-0814-2018 (May 4, 2018) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for D-0814-2018 to see it in context.
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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