the AAD clarified research into benzene from benzoyl peroxide is ongoing. The next day, the FDA released results from its investigation into benzene contamination, resulting in minimal recalls.

Benzoyl peroxide is one of the most effective and commonly used acne treatments. You’ll find it in prescription and ...

The agency announced that after concerns were raised about levels of benzene in products containing benzoyl peroxide, they tested 95 acne products with the ingredient. While most had “undetectable or ...

TAMPA, Fla. - The FDA issued a retail recall of several popular acne treatment products due to elevated levels of benzene.

Several acne products containing benzoyl peroxide have been recalled due to possible benzene contamination, the Food and Drug ...

After the FDA called for six popular acne-fighting treatments due to benzoyl peroxide in the products, a derm offers suggestions and some alternatives.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) prompted the recall of a number of acne treatments containing benzoyl peroxide after the agency’s testing found potential benzene poisoning in some.

The FDA has recalled several acne treatments from brands including La Roche-Posay and Walgreens due to benzene contamination.

In some cases, however, benzoyl peroxide can break down into benzene. In its notice, the FDA said: 'It is important to note the recalls are being conducted at the retail level, not the consumer level.