Over-the-Counter Acne Cream Recalled

Over-the-Counter Acne Cream Recalled

One-ounce tubes of 10% benzoyl peroxide acne cream have been recalled because the product may contain Burkholderia cepacia, the manufacturer and FDA have announced.

The recall affects all lots of the cream sold under the following names:

DG Maximum Strength Acne Medicated Gel
Kroger Acne Gel 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication
Equate Medicated Acne Gel

No adverse events have been reported, but the manufacturer says the product may pose increased risk for infections in people with skin conditions, including cuts, scrapes, and rashes, and in those with compromised immune systems.

Consumers should stop using the cream and return it to the vendor.