FDA Drug recall D-044-2013
AcneFree Oil-Free Acne Cleanser (benzoyl peroxide 2.5% w/v), 8 fl. oz. (237 mL) bottle, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp.,…
- FDA Drug
- Class III
- terminated
- Published 2012-11-14
On 2012-11-14 the FDA classified a Class III recall of AcneFree Oil-Free Acne Cleanser (benzoyl peroxide 2.5% w/v), 8 fl. oz. (237 mL) bottle, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp.,… by Valeant Pharmaceuticals, citing subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the benzoyl peroxide active ingredient. Additionally, this product is mislabeled because the label e….
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| Agency | FDA Drug |
|---|---|
| Recall number | D-044-2013 |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | terminated |
| Initiated | 2012-10-15 |
| Published | 2012-11-14 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:51 UTC |
| Company | Valeant Pharmaceuticals |
| Distribution | US |
Product
AcneFree Oil-Free Acne Cleanser (benzoyl peroxide 2.5% w/v), 8 fl. oz. (237 mL) bottle, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp., Irvine, CA 92618, AFCS-0101-00, UPC 7 88521 12020 8.
Reason
Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the benzoyl peroxide active ingredient. Additionally, this product is mislabeled because the label either omits or erroneously added inactive ingredients to the label.
Identifiers
| upc | 788521120208 |
|---|---|
| code_info | All lots with expiration dates between 10/10/12 through 10/10/14 of UPC 7 88521 12020 8 |
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:51 UTC. Current status: terminated.
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Source
Official record: https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-044-2013%22
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