Proactiv / Proactiv + BPO Products: Benzene Concentration Outside Allowable Limit
Summary
Consult your health care professional if you have any health concerns.
Affected products
Brand |
Product Name |
Market Authorization |
Dosage Form |
Strength |
Lot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PROACTIV |
PROACTIV REPAIRING TREATMENT |
DIN 02390396 |
Gel |
2.5% Benzoyl peroxide |
T4066A, T4221A, T3244A, T4047A, T4047B, T4051A, T3352A, T3353A, T4046A, T4226A |
PROACTIV + |
PROACTIV+ SKIN SMOOTHING EXFOLIATOR |
DIN 02394421 |
Gel |
2.5% Benzoyl peroxide |
V4330A, V4355A |
PROACTIV + |
PROACTIV+ PORE TARGETING SOLUTION |
DIN 02411245 |
Gel |
2.5% Benzoyl peroxide |
V4281A, V4066A, V4068A, V4067A, V4068B |
PROACTIV + |
PROACTIV+ 3 PIECE SET |
DIN 02414422 |
Gel |
2.5% & 2.5% Benzoyl peroxide |
SC5029A, SC5029B, SC5028A |
PROACTIV |
PROACTIV CLEANSE |
DIN 02391015 |
Gel |
2.5% Benzoyl peroxide |
V4050A, V4051A, V4204A, V4205A, V4040A, V4043B, V4044B, V4277A, V4277C |
PROACTIV |
PROACTIV 3-STEP CONVENIENCE PAK |
DIN 02406179 |
Kit, Gel |
2.5% & 2.5% Benzoyl peroxide |
SC5013A |
PROACTIV |
PROACTIV EMERGENCY BLEMISH RELIEF |
DIN 02413655 |
Cream |
5% Benzoyl peroxide |
V4235A, SC4333A, SC4332A, SC4130A, V4234A |
Issue
Affected lots potentially contain a concentration of benzene that is outside the allowable limit for this type of product.
What you should do
- Verify if your product is affected.
- Stop taking the product.
- Consult your healthcare provider for any health concerns.
- Contact the recalling firm if you have any questions about the recall.
- Report any health product related side effects to Health Canada.
- Report any other health product safety complaints to Health Canada.
Additional information
Background
Depth of recall: Wholesalers, Retailers
Details
Alchemee Skincare Corporation (ASCC)
126 East Drive
Brampton, ON
L6T 1C1
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