Updated 11/17/2008 07:04 PM
Acne gel being recalled
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UNITED STATES -- The FDA is recalling a facial cream that could do more damage than good.
DG Maximum Strength Acne Medicated Gel sold at Dollar General and the Equate Medicated Acne Gel sold at Wal-Mart are being pulled off the shelves. These facial gels are being recalled because they were found to contain a bacteria that could cause infections for people with cuts, scrapes, rashes or other bad skin conditions. It also includes people with a low immune systems.
Consumers should discontinue using the product and can get a full refund by mailing the tube or the proof of purchase back to the gel company.