FDA Drug recall D-046-2013
AcneFree Acne Astringent Toner Pads (salicylic acid 2% w/v)
- FDA Drug
- Class III
- terminated
- Published 2012-11-14
On 2012-11-14 the FDA classified a Class III recall of AcneFree Acne Astringent Toner Pads (salicylic acid 2% w/v) by Valeant Pharmaceuticals, citing subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the salicyclic acid active ingredient.
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| Agency | FDA Drug |
|---|---|
| Recall number | D-046-2013 |
| 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 Acne Astringent Toner Pads (salicylic acid 2% w/v); 60-count pads per jar, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp., Irvine, CA 92618, UPC 7 88521 13551 6.
Reason
Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the salicyclic acid active ingredient.
Identifiers
| upc | 788521135516 |
|---|---|
| code_info | All lots with expiration dates between 10/10/12 through 10/10/14 of UPC 7 88521 13551 6 |
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-046-2013%22
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