HydroPeptide Clear Alliance Serum recalled for benzene contamination
HydroPeptide Clear Alliance Serum (2.5% benzoyl peroxide) contains benzene, a harmful chemical not intended in the product. The affected bottles are 1 FL OZ and 2 FL OZ sizes with lot numbers 2518800 and 2518900. No injuries have been reported, but the FDA has issued a recall due to potential health risks from benzene exposure.
From the FDA notice · Read the official notice ↗
What to do
- Stop using HydroPeptide Clear Alliance Serum immediately
- Check if you own lot #2518800 (expires 4/30/2027) or lot #2518900 (expires 4/1/2027)
- Dispose of the product safely or return it to the retailer
- Consult a doctor if you have used this product and have health concerns
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- HydroPeptide CLEAR ALLIANCE SERUM, 2.5% BENZOYL PEROXIDE, a)1 FL OZ/30ml; b) 2 FL OZ/60ml spray bottle; DIST BY HYDROPEPTIDE LLC, ISSAQUAH, WA 98027
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- Adults (0 months and older)
This recall covers 4 products — see all of them.
Details
- Units affected
- 9,850 bottles
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Manufactured in
- 7053 Revenue Dr, N/A, Baton Rouge, LA, United States
- Classification
- Class II
- Recall number
- D-0453-2026
In the FDA's words
- Description
- HydroPeptide CLEAR ALLIANCE SERUM, 2.5% BENZOYL PEROXIDE, a)1 FL OZ/30ml; b) 2 FL OZ/60ml spray bottle; DIST BY HYDROPEPTIDE LLC, ISSAQUAH, WA 98027 Chemical contamination: Presence of benzene Lot# 2518800, Exp.: 4/30/2027 Lot# 2518900, Exp.: 4/1/2027 Distribution: U.S. Nationwide Affected quantity: 9,850 bottles
- Hazard
- Chemical contamination: Presence of benzene
4 products in this recall
FarmHouse Fresh, HydroPeptide and SLMD acne treatments recalled for benzene
Owen Biosciences is recalling four benzoyl peroxide acne products over possible benzene contamination, a chemical linked to cancer with long-term exposure. The products are FHF Farmhouse Fresh Midnight Clearing Night Lotion, HydroPeptide Clear Alliance Serum, and two SLMD (Sandra Lee MD) acne products, distributed by Skin PS Brands. No injuries have been reported.
The agency lists each product separately. Check every one you might have.
- FHF Farmhouse Fresh, Midnight Clearing, NIGHT LOTION, 2.5% BENZOYL PEROXIDE ACNE TREATMENT, OTC a) 0.5 fl. oz./15ml; and b)1 fl. oz./30ml tubes; Made in the…D-0452-2026 · 7,975 tubes
- HydroPeptide CLEAR ALLIANCE SERUM, 2.5% BENZOYL PEROXIDE, a)1 FL OZ/30ml; b) 2 FL OZ/60ml spray bottle; DIST BY HYDROPEPTIDE LLC, ISSAQUAH, WA 98027 (this page)D-0453-2026 · 9,850 bottles
- SLMD BP Acne Spot Treatment, 10% Benzoyl Peroxide, 0.5 fl. oz - 15 mL bottles, Sandra Lee MD, Distributed by Skin PS Brands, Culver City, CA90232.D-0454-2026 · 2269 bottles
- SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion, Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%, a) 0.7 fl. oz - 21 mL and b) 1.5 fl. oz. - 44mL bottles, SANDRA LEE MD., Distributed by Skin PS Bra…D-0455-2026 · 2,500 bottles