Effaclar Dermatological System (L'Oreal) – Benzene Levels (2025)
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Dermatological Acne System, 3 Step Acne Routine Kit, Medicated Gel Cleanser 3.4 fl. oz. (100 mL) Tube, Clarifying Solution 3.4 fl. oz. (100 mL) Tube, Dual Action Acne Treatment 0.7 fl. oz. (20 mL: UPC 883140035275) Tube, (benzoyl peroxide 0.5% and benzoyl peroxide 5.5% and salicylic acid 2%), La Roche-Posay LLC, 10 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001, La Roche-Posay, France, UPC 883140035282 (kit).
Brand
L'Oreal USA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #s, Expiration Dates: MYX30W, Exp 03/31/2025 MYX32W, Exp 03/31/2025 MYX33W, Exp 03/31/2025 MYX41W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX42W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX43W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX44W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX45W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX50W, Exp 05/31/2025 MYX51W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX52W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX53W, Exp 05/31/2025 MYX70W, Exp 07/31/2025 MYX80W, Exp 07/31/2025 MYX81W, Exp 07/31/2025 MYX90W, Exp 08/31/2025 MYX91W, Exp 08/31/2025 MYX92W, Exp 08/31/2025 MYX93W, Exp 08/31/2025 MYXD0W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYXO1W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYXO2W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYXO3W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYXO4W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYXO5W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYY21W, Exp 02/28/2026 MYY23W, Exp 02/28/2026 MYY26W, Exp 02/28/2026 MYY27W, Exp 02/28/2026 MYY31W, Exp 03/31/2026 MYY32W, Exp 11/30/2025 MYY33W, Exp 11/30/2025 MYY34W, Exp 03/31/2026 MYY50W, Exp 05/31/2026 MYY51W, Exp 05/31/2026 MYY60W, Exp 05/31/2026 MYY61W, Exp 03/31/2026 MYY62W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY63W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY64W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY72W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY73W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY74W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY75W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY76W, Exp 06/30/2026.
Products Sold
Lot #s, Expiration Dates: MYX30W, Exp 03/31/2025 MYX32W, Exp 03/31/2025 MYX33W, Exp 03/31/2025 MYX41W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX42W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX43W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX44W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX45W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX50W, Exp 05/31/2025 MYX51W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX52W, Exp 04/30/2025 MYX53W, Exp 05/31/2025 MYX70W, Exp 07/31/2025 MYX80W, Exp 07/31/2025 MYX81W, Exp 07/31/2025 MYX90W, Exp 08/31/2025 MYX91W, Exp 08/31/2025 MYX92W, Exp 08/31/2025 MYX93W, Exp 08/31/2025 MYXD0W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYXO1W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYXO2W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYXO3W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYXO4W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYXO5W, Exp 09/30/2025 MYY21W, Exp 02/28/2026 MYY23W, Exp 02/28/2026 MYY26W, Exp 02/28/2026 MYY27W, Exp 02/28/2026 MYY31W, Exp 03/31/2026 MYY32W, Exp 11/30/2025 MYY33W, Exp 11/30/2025 MYY34W, Exp 03/31/2026 MYY50W, Exp 05/31/2026 MYY51W, Exp 05/31/2026 MYY60W, Exp 05/31/2026 MYY61W, Exp 03/31/2026 MYY62W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY63W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY64W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY72W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY73W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY74W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY75W, Exp 06/30/2026 MYY76W, Exp 06/30/2026.
L'Oreal USA is recalling La Roche-Posay Laboratoire Dermatologique Effaclar Dermatological Acne System, 3 Step Acne Routine K due to cGMP Deviations: The recall was initiated due to detected trace levels of benzene in a specific lot of this product lot (MYX46W), however out of an ab. 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
cGMP Deviations: The recall was initiated due to detected trace levels of benzene in a specific lot of this product lot (MYX46W), however out of an abundance of caution, the firm voluntarily recalled all La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment lots.
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