FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class II

Class IID-0273-2025

Product

Zapzyt, Acne Treatment Gel, 10% benzoyl peroxide Gel, packaged in 1 oz (28.35g) tube, Distributed by: FOCUS CONSUMER HEALTHCARE, LLC., 801 Broad St Ste 200, Chattanooga, TN 37402. NDC 71687-0011-1

Brand name
Zapzyt Acne Treatment Gel
Generic name
Benzoyl Peroxide
Active ingredient
Benzoyl Peroxide
Route
Topical
NDC
71687-0011
FDA application
M006
Affected lot / code info
Lot #: 9762, Exp. Date 2/28/2025; 9763, 9764, 9765, Exp. Date 3/31/2025; 9869, 9870, Exp. Date 5/31/2025; 9871, 9872, Exp. Date 7/31/2025; 9996, 9997, 9998, Exp. Date 8/31/2025; 9995, Exp. Date 10/31/2025; 0154, 0153, 0326, Exp. Date 1/31/2026; 0155, 0156, 0161, 0327, 0329, 0328, Exp. Date 2/28/2026; 0479, 0480, Exp. Date 5/31/2026.

Why it was recalled

Chemical Contamination: Presence of benzene.

Recalling firm

Firm
Denison Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Manufacturer
Focus Consumer Healthcare, LLC
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
1 Powder Hill Rd, Lincoln, Rhode Island 02865-4407

Distribution

Quantity
642,131 tubes
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the USA

Timeline

Recall initiated
2025-02-24
FDA classified
2025-03-12
Posted by FDA
2025-03-19
Status
Ongoing

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-0273-2025. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

Class II recall: Zapzyt Acne Treatment Gel · FDA Drug Recalls