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.
6 popular acne treatment products recalled for elevated levels of benzene
The FDA has recalled six popular acne treatment products due to elevated levels of benzene. Experts say that some exposure to benzene is okay and urge people not to panic. Of the 95 acne products the FDA tested,
6 Popular Acne Products Are Being Recalled Over Cancer-Causing Chemical
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Six popular acne treatments from name brands like La Roche-Posay, Proactive, and Walgreens have been recalled for having elevated levels of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical.
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.
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.
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.
Multiple acne treatments recalled for cancer-causing ingredient. What brands, products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a retail recall for multiple acne-treating cosmetic products made by various brands, including popular skincare brands La Roche-Posay and Proactiv. Recent FDA tests of 95 acne products containing benzoyl peroxide detected possible contamination with benzene, a cancer-causing chemical.
Popular acne products recalled due to benzene contamination
Popular acne products have been recalled due to benzene contamination. Click on the story to read this list of recalled products.
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.
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
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 ...
DC-area dermatologist says ‘do not panic’ if you used acne products contaminated with benzene
The FDA recently announced it is asking retailers to stop selling six acne medications, after a test showed increased levels of benzene.
More popular acne products recalled due to cancer-causing chemical
Now more products have been recalled due to the same reason. Health reported Wednesday how L’Oréal took their popular La ...
Acne treatments from brands such as Walgreens, La Roche-Posay, Proactiv are being recalled
Some popular acne creams are being recalled because the product may contain elevated levels of benzene, a chemical that causes cancer, the FDA said.