(November 14, 2008)—The maker of an acne medication, sold as a generic store brand in several stores, is issuing a voluntary nationwide recall on its medicated gel.

CSI, USA, Inc. labels and distributes its 1oz (28g) tubes of 10% Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Cream medication under the generic brands of DG (sold at Dollar General), Equate (sold at Wal-Mart) and Kroger.

According to the manufacturer, the bottles may have bacteria in them that can cause illness in the user if the individual has cuts, scrapes, rashes or other compromised skin conditions.

No infections have been reported in connection with the recall.

Consumers should discontinue using the product and may obtain a full refund by mailing the tube of proof of purchase to:

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

Additional information can be found at the product website, www.acnemedrecall.com.

The manufacturer stresses that no other acne medications sold at Dollar General, Wal-Mart or Kroger are affected by this recall.