Proactiv / Proactiv + BPO Products: Benzene Concentration Outside Allowable Limit
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Summary
Product
Proactiv / Proactiv + BPO products
Issue
Health products - Product safety
What to do
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 |
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
Original published date:
Alert / recall type
Health product recall
Category
Health products - Drugs
Companies
Alchemee Skincare Corporation (ASCC)
126 East Drive
Brampton, ON
L6T 1C1
Published by
Health Canada
Audience
General public
Healthcare
Industry
Recall class
Type II
Recall date
Identification number
RA-78447
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