# FDA recall D-046-2013

> **Valeant Pharmaceuticals** · Class III · drug recall initiated 2012-10-15.

## Product

AcneFree Acne Astringent Toner Pads (salicylic acid 2% w/v); 60-count pads per jar, Dist. by: University Medical Pharmaceuticals Corp., Irvine, CA  92618, UPC 7 88521 13551 6.

## Reason for recall

Subpotent (Single Ingredient) Drug: This product was found to be subpotent for the salicyclic acid active ingredient.

## Distribution

Nationwide

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** D-046-2013
- **Recalling firm:** Valeant Pharmaceuticals
- **Classification:** Class III
- **Product type:** drug
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2012-10-15
- **Report date:** 2012-11-14
- **Termination date:** 2013-03-25

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Bridgewater, NJ, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=D-046-2013

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall D-046-2013. Retrieved 2026-06-02 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/D-046-2013. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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