SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion recall
FDA recall D-0455-2026 · initiated Mar 3, 2026
Owen Biosciences Inc. recalled SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion in Mar 2026 — an FDA Class II recall (D-0455-2026) because Chemical contamination: Presence of benzene.
May cause temporary or medically reversible harm; low probability of serious harm.
Why it was recalled
Chemical contamination: Presence of benzene
Something got into the product
A physical or chemical contaminant was found — glass or metal fragments, or a solvent that should not be there.
This is a manufacturing or quality failure, not a finding that the medicine is unsafe to take — across every recall we hold, none was issued for that reason. It does not mean the batch was harmless.
Is your product affected? Check the lot number
A recall covers only specific lots. Find the lot number and expiration date on your package and compare them to the affected codes below — if yours is not listed, it was not part of this recall.
Quantity recalled: 2,500 bottles
Details
- Product
- SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion, Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%, a) 0.7 fl. oz - 21 mL and b) 1.5 fl. oz. - 44mL bottles, SANDRA LEE MD., Distributed by Skin PS Brands, Culver City, CA 90232.
- Recalling company
- Owen Biosciences Inc.
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Ongoing
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Distribution
- U.S. Nationwide
- Initiated
- Mar 3, 2026
- FDA report date
- Apr 22, 2026
Frequently asked
- Was SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion recalled?
- Owen Biosciences Inc. recalled SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion in Mar 2026 — an FDA Class II recall (D-0455-2026) because Chemical contamination: Presence of benzene. May cause temporary or medically reversible harm; low probability of serious harm.
- Why was SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion recalled?
- Per the FDA enforcement record, the reason for recall D-0455-2026 was: Chemical contamination: Presence of benzene
- Is a recalled SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion dangerous to take?
- An FDA recall removes specific lots from the market for a defined reason and does not by itself mean the medicine is unsafe for everyone — your specific lot may never have been affected. May cause temporary or medically reversible harm; low probability of serious harm. Check the FDA notice for the affected lot numbers and expiration dates, and ask your pharmacist or doctor before stopping a prescribed medicine. This reproduces public FDA data and is not medical advice.
- Which lots of SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion are affected?
- Distributed: U.S. Nationwide. The recall covers these lots — Lot# 2691700, Exp.10/31/2027 Lot# 2691800, Exp. 11/4/2027. Check the lot number and expiration date on your package against this list; if yours is not listed, it was not part of recall D-0455-2026.