Some La Roche-Posay, Proactiv and Walgreens acne treatments recalled due to benzene levels
U.S. health officials are asking retailers to pull a small number of acne creams from their store shelves after government testing found they contain slightly elevated levels of a chemical associated with cancer.
Skin care products from La Roche-Posay, Proactiv recalled over potentially cancer-causing chemical
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a recall notice Tuesday for several lots of six products, including Walgreens Acne Control Cleanser, Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator, SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion and La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment.
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.
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 trace amounts of the cancer-causing ingredient benzene.
Proactiv, Walgreens Acne Products Contaminated with Benzene
Acne treatments sold by Proactiv and Walgreens Boots Alliance are being recalled because they are contaminated with a cancer-causing chemical called benzene, the US Food and Drug Administration said Tuesday.
Skin care products from multiple brands recalled over possible cancer-causing chemical benzene
The Food and Drug Administration is asking retailers to remove a small number of acne creams from their shelves
FDA issues voluntary recall on some acne treatments over cancer concerns
The FDA has voluntarily recalled six products from companies like Proactive, La Roche-Posay, and Walgreens. It says testing showed elevated levels of benzene, which could increase the risk of cancer. The FDA stresses the recall is being conducted at the retail level.
Some acne treatments from brands like Walgreens, La Roche-Posay voluntarily recalled
The FDA tested 95 products containing benzoyl peroxide, an ingredient widely used to treat acne that can form benzene as a byproduct. It found that six products could have more benzene than usual.
La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Recalled Due to Levels of Benzene
If you struggle with acne, you likely have heard of benzoyl peroxide, a common ingredient used in many acne-fighting products. Last year, a study was done that found that certain acne products containing benzoyl peroxide were found to have trace levels of benzene,
L’Oreal Recalls Popular La Roche-Posay Acne Treatment Over Cancer-Causing Chemical
Posay’s Effaclar Duo acne treatment due to concerns over benzene contamination, a known carcinogen.Benzoyl peroxide, a key ingredient in Effaclar Duo, can degrade into benzene under certain conditions,
Popular makeup brand recalls acne treatment for possible cancer-causing ingredient
Makeup company L’Oréal S.A. has issued a recall on its popular acne cream Effaclar Duo due to concern that benzene, a known carcinogen, is in the product. Last year, independent Connecticut testing lab Valisure,
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.
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