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.

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