Benzoyl Peroxide recalls

The FDA has published 3 recalls involving Benzoyl Peroxide since 2021. The latest was reported on 19 Mar 2025. Most were for manufacturing (cgmp) deviations. Cardinal Health has the most recalls in this group. Recalls usually affect specific lots, not every bottle on the market. Check the lot number on each recall page before acting.

Total recalls3since 2021

Last 12 months0reported

Class I00% of total

Ongoing1latest 19 Mar 2025

Recalls per month, last 24 months

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0Nov '24 0 0 0Feb 1 0 0May 0 0 0Aug 0 0 0Nov 0 0 0Feb 0 0 0May 0 0 0Aug 0 0

Severity split

Class I 0 0%Class II 3 100%Class III 0 0%

Why benzoyl peroxide is recalled

Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations267%
Benzene133%

Companies

Cardinal Health267%
Denison Pharmaceuticals133%

Brands

By year

2025133%
2021267%

Ongoing benzoyl peroxide recalls

1 active

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
19 Mar 2025Drug	CLASS II	Zapzyt, Acne Treatment Gel, 10% benzoyl peroxide Gel recalledZapzyt Acne Treatment Gel	Denison Pharmaceuticals	Benzene	Nationwide

All benzoyl peroxide recalls, newest first

3 total

Reported	Class	Recall	Company	Reason	Where
19 Mar 2025Drug	CLASS II	Zapzyt, Acne Treatment Gel, 10% benzoyl peroxide Gel recalledZapzyt Acne Treatment Gel	Denison Pharmaceuticals	Benzene	Nationwide
2 Jun 2021Drug	CLASS II	Acne Medication Benzoyl Peroxide Gel recalled by Cardinal HealthRugby Benzoyl Peroxide	Cardinal Health	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	FL, GA, SC
2 Jun 2021Drug	CLASS II	Benzoyl Peroxide 2.5% Aqueous Base, Acne Treatment Gel recalledBenzoyl Peroxide	Cardinal Health	Manufacturing (CGMP) Deviations	FL, GA, SC

Should you stop taking Benzoyl Peroxide?

Not on your own. Most recalls affect specific lots from one manufacturer, and stopping a prescription suddenly can be riskier than the defect. Check your lot number and NDC against the recall, then call the pharmacy that dispensed it for a replacement.