Potential Carcinogen Found in 6 Popular Acne Products, Prompting Recall: FDA
The agency announced that after concerns were raised about levels of benzene in products containing benzoyl peroxide, they tested 95 acne products with the ingredient. While most had “undetectable or extremely low levels of benzene,” six products showed “elevated levels” of benzene.
Several kinds of acne products recalled over cancer risk, FDA says
Several acne products containing benzene have been recalled due to possible benzene contamination, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said this week.
FDA Update as Beauty Products Recalled for Benzene: See Full List
The FDA has recalled several acne treatments from brands including La Roche-Posay and Walgreens due to benzene contamination.
Acne Products At Walgreens Flagged For Benzene, Recalls Announced
FDA tested 95 benzoyl peroxide acne products for benzene, finding six with elevated levels. Affected brands issued retail-level recalls with no consumer action needed.
TikTok favorite skincare product recalled over cancer-causing chemical
The Food and Drug Administration is asking retailers to remove a small number of acne creams from their shelves
Popular acne products recalled due to benzene contamination
Popular acne products have been recalled due to benzene contamination. Click on the story to read this list of recalled products.
Cancer-causing chemical leads popular company to recall skin product
The recall comes in the wake of concerns over contamination of benzene, news outlet reported. A spokesperson for La Roche-Posay wrote in a statement to cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer that product safety is the company’s highest priority.
Cancer-causing benzene found in some acne products. Seven gels, lotions recalled
Elevated levels of benzene were detected in seven acne products distributed to national retailers. Here's what the recall means.
Carcinogenic chemical found in popular acne creams
The safety of skin care has come under scrutiny as elevated levels of the carcinogen benzene have been found in acne creams.
Small Number of Acne Products Recalled for Problematic Levels of Benzene
After new U.S. Food and Drug Administration testing of acne products containing benzoyl peroxide, the agency determined that a small number of products should be recalled for possible benzene contamination,
FDA Recalls Some Acne Treatments Due to Benzene Levels
The Food and Drug Administration said several lots of six products containing benzoyl peroxide are being recalled.
La Roche-Posay, Proactiv, Walgreens skin care products voluntarily recalled over potentially cancer-causing chemical
Acne creams from retailers including Walgreens, La Roche-Posay and Proactiv have been voluntarily recalled due to elevated levels of a potentially cancer-causing agent.
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Acne Treatments Recalled for Benzene Contamination
Posay, and Proactiv recalled benzoyl peroxide products that may contain elevated levels of a chemical linked to cancer.
La Roche-Posay, Proactiv and more recalled over benzene contamination
Several major skin care brands like L’Oréal Paris and Proactiv issued a recall of their products due to elevated levels of ...
La Roche-Posay, Walgreens, Proactiv and More Voluntarily Recall Acne Treatments Due to Trace Amounts of Cancer-causing Benzene
La Roche-Posay, Walgreens, Proactiv and SLMD Skincare have voluntarily recalled acne treatments from retail that contained ...
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Another 655,000 Skincare Products Have Been Recalled Nationwide
The following companies “voluntarily agreed to take action to recall” the below products, per the FDA, due to elevated ...
L'Oreal Issues Recall Over Cancer-Linked Chemical in Acne Cream
Benzene is a well-documented carcinogen that has been linked to leukemia and other blood disorders with prolonged exposure, according to the American Cancer Society (American Cancer Society). The ...