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.
Health Risk: Popular Skincare Products Recalled Due to ‘Cancer-Causing Chemicals’
The chemical is a carcinogen used to manufacture rubber, detergents, plastic, pesticides and more, according to the CDC.
Several kinds of acne products recalled over cancer risk, FDA says
Several acne products containing benzoyl peroxide 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.
FDA recalls acne products with a cancer-causing chemical. What is it?
After a new third-party agency tested 95 acne products containing benzoyl peroxide for possible benzene contamination, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing a limited number of product recalls at the retail level.
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.
L’Oreal Recalls Popular La Roche-Posay Acne Treatment Over Cancer-Causing Chemical
L’Oreal has recalled all U.S. lots of La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo acne treatment due to concern that it may contain a carcinogenic chemical. Here's what to know.
Beauty care company issues recall for facial treatment due to cancer-causing chemical
One of the biggest beauty brands issued a voluntary recall for a facial treatment due to concerns that it may contain a cancer-causing chemical.
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.
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.
FDA Recalls Popular Acne Products Your Tween or Teen May Be Using
The acne products coming from brands like Walgreens, La Roche-Posay, and Proactiv are being recalled due to elevated benzene levels. The levels were found after the FDA tested 95
L’Oréal recalling acne creams sold at Walmart, Target, and Walgreens due to ‘cancer-causing chemical’
Makeup company L’Oréal has recalled popular brand La Roche-Posay’s acne cream because it may contain benzene, a ...
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 ...
Your skin care might have been recalled — here's what to buy instead
Posay’s popular Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment has been recalled due to benzene contamination. Try these spot ...