FDA-Drug2026-10-07Class IIPROCESSING DEFECT
Rugby Laboratories benzoyl peroxide wash recalled for microbial contamination
What this means
A batch of benzoyl peroxide wash distributed by Rugby Laboratories has been found to contain microbial contamination. The affected product is a 5% benzoyl peroxide topical wash in a 5 fl oz bottle, lot #0525-02-345, expiring 02/2027, distributed in Illinois only.
- Check the lot number on your benzoyl peroxide wash bottle
- If you have lot #0525-02-345, stop using it and dispose of it safely
- Contact your pharmacist or healthcare provider if you have questions
The agency's original wording
Hazard
Microbial contamination of topical product.
Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
IL only
Manufactured in
296 Orenda Rd, Brampton, Canada
Products
Benzoyl Peroxide Wash, USP, 5%, 5 FL OZ (148 mL), Distributed by: Rugby Laboratories, 17177 N. Laurel Park Drive, Suite 233, Livonia, MI 48152. NDC: 0536-1259-63
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-0878-2026More SV Labs recalls
- FDA-Drug2026-10-07SV Labs benzoyl peroxide wash recalled for microbial contamination
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