CanadaProactiv and Proactiv+ products sold by Alchemee Skincare Corporation (ASCC) are affected — see the Health Canada notice for specific product names (for example PROACTIV Repairing Treatment, PROACTIV+ Skin Smoothing Exfoliator, PROACTIV+ Pore Targeting Solution, PROACTIV Cleanse, PROACTIV 3‑Step kits and Emergency Blemish Relief) and the listed lot numbers and DINs to recognise affected items. They were recalled because affected lots may contain a concentration of benzene outside the allowable limit. Verify if your product is affected, stop taking it, consult your healthcare provider for any health concerns, contact the recalling firm with questions, and report any side effects or other safety complaints to Health Canada.
What's being recalled
Depth of recall: Wholesalers, Retailers
Companies: Alchemee Skincare Corporation (ASCC), 126 East Drive, Brampton, ON, L6T 1C1.
How to identify it
Brand: PROACTIV; Product Name: PROACTIV REPAIRING TREATMENT; Market Authorization: DIN 02390396; Dosage Form: Gel; Strength: 2.5% Benzoyl peroxide; Lot: T4066A, T4221A, T3244A, T4047A, T4047B, T4051A, T3352A, T3353A, T4046A, T4226A
Brand: PROACTIV +; Product Name: PROACTIV+ SKIN SMOOTHING EXFOLIATOR; Market Authorization: DIN 02394421; Dosage Form: Gel; Strength: 2.5% Benzoyl peroxide; Lot: V4330A, V4355A
Brand: PROACTIV +; Product Name: PROACTIV+ PORE TARGETING SOLUTION; Market Authorization: DIN 02411245; Dosage Form: Gel; Strength: 2.5% Benzoyl peroxide; Lot: V4281A, V4066A, V4068A, V4067A, V4068B
Brand: PROACTIV +; Product Name: PROACTIV+ 3 PIECE SET; Market Authorization: DIN 02414422; Dosage Form: Gel; Strength: 2.5% & 2.5% Benzoyl peroxide; Lot: SC5029A, SC5029B, SC5028A
Brand: PROACTIV; Product Name: PROACTIV CLEANSE; Market Authorization: DIN 02391015; Dosage Form: Gel; Strength: 2.5% Benzoyl peroxide; Lot: V4050A, V4051A, V4204A, V4205A, V4040A, V4043B, V4044B, V4277A, V4277C
Brand: PROACTIV; Product Name: PROACTIV 3-STEP CONVENIENCE PAK; Market Authorization: DIN 02406179; Dosage Form: Kit, Gel; Strength: 2.5% & 2.5% Benzoyl peroxide; Lot: SC5013A
Brand: PROACTIV; Product Name: PROACTIV EMERGENCY BLEMISH RELIEF; Market Authorization: DIN 02413655; Dosage Form: Cream; Strength: 5% Benzoyl peroxide; Lot: V4235A, SC4333A, SC4332A, SC4130A, V4234A
The hazard
Affected lots potentially contain a concentration of benzene that is outside the allowable limit for this type of product.
What to do
Verify if your product is affected.
Stop taking the product.
Consult your healthcare provider for any health concerns.
Contact the recalling firm if you have any questions about the recall.
Report any health product related side effects to Health Canada.
Report any other health product safety complaints to Health Canada.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Health Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
Read the official notice (opens in a new tab)