FDA Recalls 6 Popular Acne Treatments Over Benzene, Known Carcinogen
La Roche-Posay and Proactiv are among the brands affected. Popular acne treatments were recalled due to potential contamination with benzene. Research shows that long-term exposure to benzene may increase cancer risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration conducted benzene testing on the products after third-party testing raised concerns.
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Acne Treatments Recalled for Benzene ContaminationPosay, and Proactiv recalled benzoyl peroxide products that may contain elevated levels of a chemical linked to cancer.
The FDA has recalled several acne treatments from brands including La Roche-Posay and Walgreens due to benzene contamination.
Some popular acne creams are being recalled because the product may contain elevated levels of benzene, a chemical that causes cancer, the FDA said.
La Roche-Posay, Walgreens, Proactiv and SLMD Skincare have voluntarily recalled acne treatments from retail that contained ...
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