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FDA Drug recall D-048-2013

AcneFree Severe Maximum Strength Acne Pore Cleanser (benzoyl peroxide 5% w/v), 3 oz (85 g) canister, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceu…

On 2012-11-14 the FDA classified a Class III recall of AcneFree Severe Maximum Strength Acne Pore Cleanser (benzoyl peroxide 5% w/v), 3 oz (85 g) canister, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceu… 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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AgencyFDA Drug
Recall numberD-048-2013
ClassificationClass III
Statusterminated
Initiated2012-10-15
Published2012-11-14
Last updated2026-09-13 11:51 UTC
CompanyValeant Pharmaceuticals
DistributionUS

Product

AcneFree Severe Maximum Strength Acne Pore Cleanser (benzoyl peroxide 5% w/v), 3 oz (85 g) canister, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp., Irvine, CA 92618, UPC 7 88521 13350 9.

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

upc788521133509
upc788521135509
code_infoAll lots with expiration dates between 10/10/12 through 10/10/14 of UPC 7 88521 13550 9

Status history

No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:51 UTC. Current status: terminated.

Source

Official record: https://api.fda.gov/drug/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22D-048-2013%22

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