FDA Drug Recalls

Recalls / Class III

Class IIID-046-2013

Product

AcneFree Acne Astringent Toner Pads (salicylic acid 2% w/v); 60-count pads per jar, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp., Irvine, CA 92618, UPC 7 88521 13551 6.

Affected lot / code info
All lots with expiration dates between 10/10/12 through 10/10/14 of UPC 7 88521 13551 6

Why it was recalled

Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the salicyclic acid active ingredient.

Recalling firm

Firm
Valeant Pharmaceuticals
Notification channel
Letter
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Address
700 Rte 206 North, N/A, Bridgewater, New Jersey 08807

Distribution

Quantity
71,369 jars
Distribution pattern
Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2012-10-15
FDA classified
2012-11-06
Posted by FDA
2012-11-14
Terminated
2013-03-25
Status
Terminated

Source: openFDA Drug Enforcement endpoint. Recall record D-046-2013. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.

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