Back to All NewsL'Oréal Issues Voluntary Recall of Benzoyl Peroxide Products Over Benzene Concerns
Posted By Madilyn Moeller, Tuesday, March 11, 2025
L’Oréal announced it is recalling all lots of its acne treatment Effaclar Duo in the U.S. due to concerns over benzene contamination. The product, sold under the La Roche-Posay brand, contains benzoyl peroxide (BPO).
Valisure, an independent testing laboratory, first reported benzene contamination in several BPO-containing acne products more than a year ago, urging the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to take action.
Read further analysis at Dermatology Times >>
Previous coverage of reports studying benzene presence in topical acne products formulated with benzoyl peroxide:
Benzene Found in Various Acne Products; Valisure Files Petition With FDA to Recall Treatments
Additional Study Confirms Reports of Benzene Presence, Formation in Benzoyl Peroxide Products at Room Temperature
See the FDA website for a full list of acne treatment products that have been voluntarily recalled at the retail level.
