Benzoyl peroxide recall

Skin & Allergy News, Jan, 2009 by Alicia Ault

CSI USA Inc. is recalling all lots of its over-the-counter 10% benzoyl peroxide ache cream because it's contaminated with Burkholderia cepacia bacteria. The company and the FDA said that consumers--especially those who have cuts, scrapes, or rashes, or who have weakened immune systems--should stop using the products because of infection risk.

The brands are DG Maximum Strength Acne Medicated Gel (sold at Dollar General), Kroger Acne Gel 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication (sold at Kroger), and Equate: Medicated Acne Gel (sold at WalMart). There has been no report of an adverse event so far. More information is available at www.acnemedrecall.com.