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Audience: Consumers, dermatologists, pharmacists, other healthcare professionals CSI USA Inc. and FDA informed consumers and healthcare professionals of a nationwide recall of all lots of 1 ounce tubes of 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Cream. The products were recalled because samples of the products were found to contain bacteria, Burkholderia Cepacia, formerly known as Pseudomonas Cepacia. There may be an increased health risk of infections for individuals with cuts, scrapes, rashes or other compromised skin conditions; or those with weakened or suppressed immune systems. Consumers should discontinue using the product and should return it to the place of purchase. See the company's press release for photos of product packaging. Read the entire 2008 MedWatch Safety Summary, including a link to the manufacturer's recall press release at:

http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/safety08.htm#Benzoyl

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Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Cream 10% marked as:

DG Maximum Strength Acne Medicated Gel

Kroger Acne Gel 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication

Equate: Medicated Acne Gel

Audience: Consumers, dermatologists, pharmacists, other healthcare professionals

CSI USA Inc. and FDA informed consumers and healthcare professionals of a nationwide recall of all lots of 1 ounce tubes of 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Cream. The products were recalled because samples of the products were found to contain bacteria, Burkholderia Cepacia, formerly known as Pseudomonas Cepacia. There may be an increased health risk of infections for individuals with cuts, scrapes, rashes or other compromised skin conditions; or those with weakened or suppressed immune systems. Consumers should discontinue using the product and should return it to the place of purchase. See the company's press release for photos of product packaging.

Read the entire 2008 MedWatch Safety Summary, including a link to the manufacturer's recall press release at:

http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/safety/2008/safety08.htm#Benzoyl

Update your subscriptions, modify your e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact support@.... This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).

GovDelivery, Inc. sending on behalf of U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)

· 5600 Fishers Lane

· Rockville MD 20857

· 800-439-1420