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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

Drug Recall

Official source record

Recall number
D-0273-2025
Event ID
96384
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Recalling company
Denison Pharmaceuticals, LLC
Reason for recall
Chemical Contamination: Presence of benzene.
Report date
March 19, 2025
Recall initiation date
February 24, 2025
Termination date
Not terminated as of this source record
Distribution pattern
Nationwide within the USA

Drug product identifiers

Manufacturer
Focus Consumer Healthcare, LLC
Brand name
ZAPZYT ACNE TREATMENT GEL
Generic name
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
Substance name
BENZOYL PEROXIDE
Product NDC
71687-0011
Package NDC
71687-0011-1
Route
TOPICAL

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