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Shandex Personal Care Manufacturing Inc.: Walgreens Acne Cleansing Bar Recalled for Metal Wire Contamination

Agency Publication Date: January 30, 2020

Summary

Shandex Personal Care Manufacturing Inc. is recalling 20,448 cartons of Walgreens Acne Cleansing Bar (10% Benzoyl Peroxide) because they may contain foreign metal material. A visible metal contaminant, specifically screen wire used during the manufacturing process, was found in the product. These cleansing bars were sold at Walgreens locations nationwide in 4-ounce single-bar cartons.

Risk

The presence of sharp metal screen wire in a soap bar poses a risk of skin irritation, cuts, or lacerations during use. Using a contaminated bar on the face or body could lead to physical injury or secondary infections if the skin is broken.

What You Should Do

Check your medicine cabinet for the Walgreens Acne Cleansing Bar, Benzoyl Peroxide 10%, NET WT 4 oz (113 g).
Verify if your product is affected by looking for Lot Number L 19173 with an expiration date of 06/20/2021 and NDC 0363-0137-11 on the carton.
Stop using the affected cleansing bar immediately if the lot number and expiration date match the recall.
Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding any skin concerns or if you have already used the product.
Return any unused product to your local Walgreens pharmacy for a full refund.
Contact Shandex Personal Care Manufacturing Inc. or Walgreens for further instructions regarding this recall.
For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

Full Refund

Drug product recall remedy

How to: Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance. Return any unused product to the pharmacy for a refund

Affected Products

Product: Walgreens Acne Cleansing Bar, Benzoyl Peroxide 10% (4 oz)

Model:

NDC: 0363-0137-11

Recall #: D-0822-2020

Lot Numbers:

L 19173 (Exp 06/20/2021)

Date Ranges: Expiration date 06/20/2021

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Event ID: 84757

Status: Resolved

Manufacturer: Shandex Personal Care Manufacturing Inc.

Sold By: Walgreens; Walgreen Co.

Manufactured In: Canada

Units Affected: 20448 cartons

Distributed To: Nationwide

Were You Affected by This Recall?

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Summary

What You Should Do

Check your medicine cabinet for the Walgreens Acne Cleansing Bar, Benzoyl Peroxide 10%, NET WT 4 oz (113 g).

Verify if your product is affected by looking for Lot Number L 19173 with an expiration date of 06/20/2021 and NDC 0363-0137-11 on the carton.

Stop using the affected cleansing bar immediately if the lot number and expiration date match the recall.

Contact your healthcare provider or pharmacist for guidance regarding any skin concerns or if you have already used the product.

Return any unused product to your local Walgreens pharmacy for a full refund.

Contact Shandex Personal Care Manufacturing Inc. or Walgreens for further instructions regarding this recall.

For additional questions, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.