FDA recall, , Moderate risk
Owen Biosciences Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatments
Chemical contamination: Presence of benzene.
Summary by Recall Canary from the FDA notice
What happened
Owen Biosciences Inc. of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, recalled certain acne treatment products because they contain benzene. The products include FHF Farmhouse Fresh Midnight Clearing NIGHT LOTION, SLMD BP Acne Spot Treatment, SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion, and HydroPeptide Clear Alliance Serum. The recall began March 3, 2026, and the products were distributed nationwide.
What to do
We don't have product-specific instructions for this recall. FDA's general advice for medicine recalls:
- Check the FDA or company notice for instructions specific to this product.
- Ask your pharmacist or doctor whether your lot is affected and what to do.
Is yours affected?
Compare the details below with your product and check the FDA notice to confirm whether it is affected.
FHF Farmhouse Fresh, Midnight Clearing, Night Lotion, 2.5% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Treatment, OTC a) 0.5 fl. oz./15ml; and b)1 fl. oz./30ml tubes; Made in the USA for FarmHouse Fresh, 8797 CR 858 McKinney, Texas
- Lot code
- 2595500
- 2549700
- 2638200
SLMD BP Acne Spot Treatment, 10% Benzoyl Peroxide, 0.5 fl. oz - 15 mL bottles, Sandra Lee MD, Distributed by Skin PS Brands, Culver City, CA90232.
- Lot code
- 2567200
- 2691600
SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion, Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5%, a) 0.7 fl. oz - 21 mL and b) 1.5 fl. oz. - 44mL bottles, Sandra LEE MD., Distributed by Skin PS Brands, Culver City, CA 90232.
- Lot code
- 2691700
- 2691800
Product details
HydroPeptide CLEAR ALLIANCE SERUM, 2.5% BENZOYL PEROXIDE, a)1 FL OZ/30ml;
b) 2 FL OZ/60ml spray bottle;
DIST BY HYDROPEPTIDE LLC, ISSAQUAH, WA 98027- Lot code
- 2518800
- 2518900
Recall details
- Company began the recall
- Sold in
U.S. Nationwide
- Company
- Owen Biosciences Inc.Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Hazard
- Chemical contamination
- Risk
Moderate risk
Taking it may cause short-term health problems, or ones that treatment can reverse. Serious harm is unlikely.
FDA Class II recall · How risk is rated
- Event ID
- 98683
- Recall numbers
- D-0452-2026 to D-0455-2026
Timeline
FDA's Enforcement Report is its public list of recalls; FDA adds a recall when it posts it and publishes the list weekly.
Company began the recall
Added to FDA's Enforcement Report · Classified by FDA
In FDA's weekly enforcement report
Listed on Recall Canary
Summary updated
