AcneFree Acne Astringent Toner Pads — Class III drug recall D-046-2013
Terminated recall by Valeant Pharmaceuticals, reported 2012-11-14, distributed nationwide. Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the salicyclic acid active ingr
| Recall number | D-046-2013 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Drug |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Bridgewater, NJ, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2012-10-15 |
| Classified | 2012-11-06 |
| Reported by FDA | 2012-11-14 |
| Terminated | 2013-03-25 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 71,369 jars |
| Reason classes | potency |
| UPC / GTIN / UDI-DI | 00788521135516 |
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.
Reason for recall
Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the salicyclic acid active ingredient.
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