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.
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.
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.
A Carcinogen Was Found In Popular Acne Products—Here’s What It Means for You
Even with daily use of these products for decades, the risk of a person developing cancer because of exposure to benzene found in these products is very low.”
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: More Acne Products Recalled Over Cancer-Causing Chemical—See the Full List Here
The FDA announced the recall of more acne products due to contamination of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical. See the full list here.
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.
L’Oréal recalling acne creams sold at Walmart, Target, and Walgreens due to ‘cancer-causing chemical’
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FDA issues limited acne product recalls, AAD releases statement on benzoyl peroxide
The FDA released results from its investigation of benzene in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide. In light of these ...
Why La Roche-Posay is pulling this acne treatment, and why you shouldn't use it
Parent company La Roche-Posay has pulled the Effaclar Duo Acne Spot Treatment from L'Oreal's lineup, due to a cancer-causing ...
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 ...
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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 ...