Skin Medica Acne System (Allergan) – Potency Failure (2020)
Class III: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product is not likely to cause adverse health consequences
Class III recall indicates unlikely adverse health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Skin Medica Acne System, Contains: Purifying Foaming Wash (Salicylic Acid 2.0%), 5 fl oz.; Purifying Toner (Salicylic Acid 2.0%), 6 fl oz,; Acne Treatment Lotion (Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%), 2 fl oz., Distributed in the U.S.A. by Allergan, Irvine, CA 92612, UPC 300234966005
Brand
Allergan PLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: 090645A, 090645B, Exp. Date 07/31/2020, 090645C, Exp. Date 08/31/2020, Lot #: 090757A, Exp. Date 02/29/2020, Lot # 093199A, 093199B, 093199C, 093199D, Exp. Date 12/31/2020, Lot #: 096375A, 096375B, Exp. Date 06/30/2021, Lot #: 097455A, 097612A, Exp. Date 04/30/2021
Products Sold
Lot #: 090645A, 090645B, Exp. Date 07/31/2020; 090645C, Exp. Date 08/31/2020; Lot #: 090757A, Exp. Date 02/29/2020; Lot # 093199A, 093199B, 093199C, 093199D, Exp. Date 12/31/2020; Lot #: 096375A, 096375B, Exp. Date 06/30/2021; Lot #: 097455A, 097612A, Exp. Date 04/30/2021
Allergan PLC is recalling Skin Medica Acne System, Contains: Purifying Foaming Wash (Salicylic Acid 2.0%), 5 fl oz.; Purifying due to SUBPOTENT DRUG: Products failed assay results at the 12 and 24 month timepoints.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
SUBPOTENT DRUG: Products failed assay results at the 12 and 24 month timepoints.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026