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• Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Recall Issued Over Cancer Risk

  August 1, 2022

  Russell Maas

  A Banana Boat Hair and Scalp Sunscreen recall has been issued due to the presence of benzene, which is a cancer-causing chemical.

• Suave Lawsuits Over Benzene in Antiperspirant Spray Cleared to Move Forward by Federal Judge

  July 26, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A federal judge has refused to dismiss two Suave class action lawsuits filed against Unilever which claim consumers were misled about the antiperspirant's safety by not being informed it contained high levels of benzene.

• Benzene, Other Toxic Chemicals, May Enter Homes Through Gas Lines: Study

  July 7, 2022

  Russell Maas

  Harvard researchers say they have detected benzene and other potentially cancer-causing chemicals being leaked into homes and businesses through natural gas lines.

• Procter & Gamble Class Action Settlement Reached Over Deodorant Benzene Contamination

  May 5, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Parties involved in class action lawsuits over the presence of benzene in Procter & Gamble aerosol deodorant products say they have reached a settlement agreement, which they will submit to the court for approval next month.

• Problems with Hand Sanitizer Formulation, Labels Highlighted in Study by Valisure and Makers of Purell

  May 4, 2022

  Russell Maas

  A new study reveals a number of health hazards linked to hand sanitizer products, which have seen at least 100 recalls since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Secret and Old Spice Lawsuits Over Benzene in Aerosol Deodorant Sprays Consolidated For Pretrial Proceedings

  April 12, 2022

  Russell Maas

  The JPML has ordered all Procter & Gamble aerosol deodorant, shampoo and conditioner lawsuits filed over benzene contamination consolidated before one federal judge for pretrial proceedings in Ohio.

• Suave Antiperspirant Spray Recall Issued Over Elevated Benzene Levels

  March 31, 2022

  Russell Maas

  Another Suave antiperspirant recall has been announced due to elevated levels of benzene which could increase the risk of cancer for users.

• Settlement for Recalled Neutrogena, Aveeno Sunscreen Granted Preliminary Approval

  March 30, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Preliminary approval has been granted for a settlement agreement to resolve class action lawsuits filed over recalled Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreen products.

• Lawsuit Alleges CVS After-Sun Aloe Vera Contaminated With Cancer-Causing Benzene

  February 22, 2022

  Russell Maas

• Recall Issued for Brut and Sure Deodorants Due To Risk of Cancer0Causing Chemicals

  February 21, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Brut and Sure deodorant and antiperspirant aerosol sprays have become the latest products to be recalled due to the presence of benzene.