The FDA has recalled several acne treatments from brands including La Roche-Posay and Walgreens due to benzene contamination.

The recall has been issued for some products due to higher than acceptable levels of benzene, a chemical linked to leukemia and other blood disorders.

The FDA announced the recall of more acne products due to contamination of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical. See the full list here.

The FDA said testing of certain acne products with benzoyl peroxide found elevated levels of benzene, a chemical linked to cancer.

Makeup company L’Oréal S.A. issued a recall on all lots of acne cream Effaclar Duo due to concern that benzene, a known carcinogen, is in the product. One year ago Valisure, an independent ...

L’Oreal SA is recalling all lots of its acne treatment Effaclar Duo in the US because of concern that the creams are contaminated with benzene, a known carcinogen. L’Oreal’s Effaclar Duo ...