La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment
Recalling Firm / Manufacturer: L'Oreal USA
(Clark, NJ, United States)
FDA Recall Number: D-0417-2025
Source Authority Disclaimer: This drug recall notice is published by Questo using official enforcement reports issued by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA). It is provided for informational, academic, and clinical research purposes only. Patients should not discontinue prescribed treatments without consulting their physician or pharmacist.
Product & Identification Information
Brand, active ingredients, NDC codes, and manufacturer details
Brand / Trade Name
La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment
Generic Name
Not provided by source
Active Substance(s)
Not provided by source
Administration Route
Not provided by source
National Drug Code (NDC)
Not provided by source
Total Quantity Recalled
2,226,801 bottles
Official Reason for Recall
Specific hazard or quality defect cited by the FDA
According to the official FDA enforcement report:
Chemical Contamination: This recall has been initiated due to detected trace levels of benzene.
Full Product Description
Packaging specifications and labeling details
La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment, 5.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication, 40 mL (135 FL. OZ.) Tube per carton, La Roche-Posay LLC, 10 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001, La Roche-Posay, Laboratoire Dermatologique, CAI 86270, La Roche-Posay, France, UPC 883140500759.
Enforcement & Regulatory Details
FDA classification, report dates, and initiation authority
Health Hazard Classification
Class II
Current Action Status
Ongoing
FDA Enforcement Report Date
May 21, 2025
Firm Initiation Date
March 05, 2025
FDA Classification Date
May 09, 2025
Initiation Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Affected Lots & Batch Numbers
Product codes, lot numbers, and expiration dates
Lot #: MYX46W, Exp 04/30/2025
Distribution Information
Geographic scope of affected shipments
Nationwide in the USA
Safety Guidance & Actions
Standard FDA protocol for patients and healthcare providers
Patient Advisory
Check your prescription bottle or packaging against the affected lot numbers listed above. If your medication matches a recalled lot, contact your pharmacist for replacement guidance.
Healthcare Provider Guidance
Audit pharmacy stock and return affected lots to the distributor per manufacturer instructions. Notify patients where clinically indicated.
Official Source Provenance
Verified regulatory citation from U.S. FDA OpenFDA
Primary Data Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) OpenFDA API
Recall Number: D-0417-2025
Questo Retrieval Date: July 31, 2026 14:36 1785508616UTCC