CLASS III Drug recall · Reported 26 Apr 2017 · FDA Enforcement Report

CLENZIderm M.D recalled by Valeant Pharmaceuticals North

Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America is recalling CLENZIderm M.D, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 20 Mar 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class III.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesLot #: 15J1277, Exp. 04/2017
Quantity recalled38,767 units

Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.

Recall details

Recall number
D-0672-2017
FDA event ID
76743
Recalling firm
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America, Bridgewater, NJ
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Recall initiated
20 Mar 2017
FDA classified
17 Apr 2017
Reported
26 Apr 2017
Type
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by
Letter
Reason category
Other Reasons

Timeline

20 Mar 2017Recall initiated by company
17 Apr 2017Classified by FDA+28 days
26 Apr 2017Published in enforcement report+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Discoloration.

Product as listed by the FDA

CLENZIderm M.D. Pore Therapy Salicylic Acid 2% Acne Treatment 5 fl. oz. (148 mL), Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC Distributed by OMP, Inc Long Beach, CA 90806 Made in USA. Product SKU 301876102042, NDC 0187-6102-04

Where it was distributed

nationwide

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Is CLENZIderm M.D recalled?

Yes. Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America recalled CLENZIderm M.D on 20 Mar 2017. The recall is Class III and its status is Terminated. Recall number D-0672-2017.

Why was it recalled?

Discoloration.

Which lots are affected?

Lot #: 15J1277, Exp. 04/2017

Where was it sold?

nationwide

What should I do if I have it?

Check the lot number on your package against the affected lots. If it matches, contact the pharmacy that dispensed it or your prescriber before stopping any medication.

What does Class III mean?

Class III recalls are for products unlikely to cause any adverse health consequence, usually labelling or quality issues.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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