Medications & Supplements/Topical Products

Proactiv Acne Treatments Recalled for Benzene Contamination

Agency Publication Date: April 9, 2025

Summary

Alchemee, LLC is recalling approximately 41,737 bottles of Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator (benzoyl peroxide 2.5%) and Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief (benzoyl peroxide 5%). These topical acne treatments, sold in various sizes including 6 oz. bottles and 0.33 oz. tubes, are being recalled due to the presence of benzene, a chemical contaminant. The recall includes specific lots of the exfoliator and the emergency blemish relief products distributed nationwide.

Risk

Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Long-term exposure to benzene through inhalation, oral intake, or skin contact can potentially lead to cancers such as leukemia and other blood disorders.

What You Should Do

This recall affects Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator and Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief acne treatments sold in 6 fl. oz. bottles, 0.33 oz. tubes, and twin packs.
Check your products for the following lot numbers and expiration dates: lot V4204A (Exp 07/31/2025) for the Skin Smoothing Exfoliator, and lots V3304A or V3305A (Exp 10/31/2025) for the Emergency Blemish Relief.
Verify the UPC barcodes on your product packaging: 735786015282, 842944102231, 735786019211, or 842944102415.
If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Alchemee, LLC for further instructions.
Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%)

Variants: 6 fl. oz. (177.4 mL), 0.33 OZ (9.45g), 2.5% Strength

UPC Codes:

735786015282

842944102231

Lot Numbers:

V4204A (Exp 07/31/2025)

Distributed by Alchemee, LLC, Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Product: Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief (Benzoyl Peroxide 5%)

Variants: 0.33 oz. (9.45 g), Twin Pack, 5% Strength

UPC Codes:

735786019211

842944102231

842944102415

Lot Numbers:

V3304A (Exp 10/31/2025)

V3305A (Exp 10/31/2025)

Distributed by Alchemee LLC, Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 96508

Status: Active

Manufacturer: Alchemee, LLC

Sold By: Retailers nationwide; Online retailers

Manufactured In: United States

Units Affected: 2 products (38,237 bottles; 3,500 bottles)

Distributed To: Nationwide

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Summary

What You Should Do

This recall affects Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator and Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief acne treatments sold in 6 fl. oz. bottles, 0.33 oz. tubes, and twin packs.

Check your products for the following lot numbers and expiration dates: lot V4204A (Exp 07/31/2025) for the Skin Smoothing Exfoliator, and lots V3304A or V3305A (Exp 10/31/2025) for the Emergency Blemish Relief.

Verify the UPC barcodes on your product packaging: 735786015282, 842944102231, 735786019211, or 842944102415.

If you have health concerns, contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist.

Return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Alchemee, LLC for further instructions.

Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

Option 1: Full Refund

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance, or return any unused product to the place of purchase for a refund

Option 2: Dispose of Product

How to: Throw the product away. For prescription medications, a DEA take-back location or pharmacy mail-back program is preferred when available.

Affected Products

Product: Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%)

Variants: 6 fl. oz. (177.4 mL), 0.33 OZ (9.45g), 2.5% Strength

UPC Codes:

735786015282

842944102231

Lot Numbers:

V4204A (Exp 07/31/2025)

Distributed by Alchemee, LLC, Santa Monica, CA 90401.

Product: Proactiv Emergency Blemish Relief (Benzoyl Peroxide 5%)

Variants: 0.33 oz. (9.45 g), Twin Pack, 5% Strength

UPC Codes:

735786019211

842944102231

842944102415

Lot Numbers:

V3304A (Exp 10/31/2025)

V3305A (Exp 10/31/2025)

Distributed by Alchemee LLC, Santa Monica, CA 90401.