Over the Counter Acne Medicine Used to Fight Acne Recalled by Manufacturer
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CSI, USA , a manufacturer of an over the counter preparation of benzoyl peroxide used to fight acne, has recalled the cream due to a possible bacterial contamination.
CSI,USA voluntarily recalled the benzoyl peroxide product after samples were discovered to contain a bacteria called Burkholderia Cepacia," formerly known as Pseudomonas Cepacia. The FDA website notes that the risk of illness from contact with the benzoyl peroxide product is low but there may be an "increased health risk of infections for individuals with cuts, scrapes, rashes or other compromised skin conditions; or those with weakened or suppressed immune systems"
No consumer adverse health events related to this issue have been reported.
The consumer product recall affects:
all lots of 1 ounce (28 g) tubes of 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Cream with the following names:
"DG Maximum Strength Acne Medicated Gel" (sold at Dollar General);
"Kroger Acne Gel 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication" (sold at Kroger);
and "Equate: Medicated Acne Gel" (sold at Wal-Mart)."
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The FDA Website lists the refund information for the affected benzoyl peroxide products as:
Consumers should discontinue using the product and may obtain a full refund by mailing the tube, or proof of purchase, to:
CSI USA, Inc.
170 Commerce Way
Gallatin, TN 37066
Attn: ACNE CREAM RECALL
Additional information can be found at the product website, http://www.acnemedrecall.com..
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