The products, which contain benzoyl peroxide, a common treatment for acne, were tested for elevated levels of benzene, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in a notice this week.

The US formulation of Effaclar Duo contains the ingredient benzoyl peroxide (BPO), which kills bacteria to help treat acne. The recall does not affect the UK as the substance is not present in ...

Earlier this week, the FDA announced that 95 skin care products on the market containing benzoyl peroxide may be at risk for something called benzene contamination, which means they contain at ...