Acne gel being recalled

(WPRI) - Buyers beware: The Food and Drug Administration has announced the voluntary, nationwide recall of one-ounce tubes of 10 percent benzoyl peroxide manufactured by CSI USA because of possible contamination. The acne creams are found under the following names:

·                                 Equate: Medicated Acne Gel sold at Wal-Mart stores.

·                                 DG Maximum Strength Acne Medicated Gel sold at Dollar General stores

·                                 Kroger Acne Gel 10 percent Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Medication sold at Kroger stores.

Some of the lots of the company's Gallatin, Tenn. facilities contained bacteria identified as Burkholderia Cepacia, which can pose a health hazard for some people.

No consumer adverse health events related to this issue have been reported.

No other acne medications sold by Dollar General, Kroger or Wal-Mart are affected by this recall.
Consumers should discontinue using the product and may obtain a full refund by mailing the tube, or proof of purchase, to:

CSI USA, Inc.
170 Commerce Way
Gallatin, TN 37066
Attn: ACNE CREAM RECALL