Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%), Packaged as a) 6 fl. oz. (177.4 mL), UPC 7 35786 01528 2; b) 0.33 OZ (9.45g), UPC 8 42944 10223 1; Distributed by Alchemee, LLC, Santa Monica, CA 90401,

FDA recall notice · announced April 16, 2025 · Alchemee

Class II FDA/FSIS Class II: use may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

The product

Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%), Packaged as a) 6 fl. oz. (177.4 mL), UPC 7 35786 01528 2; b) 0.33 OZ (9.45g), UPC 8 42944 10223 1; Distributed by Alchemee, LLC, Santa Monica, CA 90401,

Reason for recall

Chemical contamination: Presence of benzene

Notes

Distribution: Nationwide in the USA
Lot/code information: Lot, V4204A, Exp 07/31/2025
Quantity: 3,500 bottles
Status: Ongoing
Products in this recall event:
- Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief (Benzoyl Peroxide 5%), 0.33 oz. (9.45 g), Distributed by Alchemee LLC, Santa Monica, CA 90401, Made in the USA, UPC 7 35786 01921 1, UPC 8 42944 10223 1, and also pac (D-0359-2025)
- Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%), Packaged as a) 6 fl. oz. (177.4 mL), UPC 7 35786 01528 2; b) 0.33 OZ (9.45g), UPC 8 42944 10223 1; Distributed by Alchemee, LLC, Santa Monic (D-0360-2025)

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.