EPA Failed to Enforce Benzene Limits on Oil Industry: OIG Report
An internal review found that the EPA's regulation of benzene emissions from oil refineries are insufficient, and that the agency failed to enforce them even when the health of nearby…
Tag Archives: Benzene
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Batiste Dry Shampoo Lawsuit Settlement Reached Over Benzene Cancer Risks
The makers of Batiste dry shampoo have agreed to pay $2.5 million to resolve a class action lawsuit filed over the presence of benzene and potential cancer risks to consumers.
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Gas Stoves Emit More Benzene Than Secondhand Smoke, Study Finds
A new study warns that gas stoves and ovens emit high levels of benzene, decreasing indoor air quality and potentially exposing home occupants to increased cancer risks.
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Abandoned Oil and Gas Wells Leak Benzene, Other Volatile Organic Compounds, Study Warns
A new study warns that abandoned oil and gas wells commonly emit high levels of benzene, a known cancer-causing agent.
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Pentagon Asks Valisure, Not FDA, to Make Sure Drugs for Servicemembers are Safe
Bloomberg News reports that the Department of Defense is in talks with the independent drug testing lab Valisure to have it test generic drugs given to the military for safety…
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Camp Lejeune Multiple Myeloma Lawsuit Filed By Son of Marine Stationed At Base in 1970s
The lawsuit blames Camp Lejeune water contamination for a U.S. Marine's son developing multiple myeloma.
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Spray Sunscreen Lawsuit Settlement Gets Final Approval Over Benzene in Aveeno, Neutrogena Products
A federal judge has granted final approval to a settlement agreement to resolve class action lawsuits filed over the presence of benzene in Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreen products.
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Lawsuit Alleges Breast Cancer Caused By Camp Lejeune Water Contamination
A former resident of Camp Lejeune has filed a lawsuit claiming water contamination on the base led to the development of breast cancer.
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Olaplex Lawsuit Filed Over Problems with Hair Loss, Scalp Burns, Other Injuries
An Olaplex lawsuit claims the hair product line failed to warn consumers it contained benzene and other dangerous chemicals, resulting in hair loss and scalp injuries.
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JPML to Consider Consolidation of Suave Lawsuits Filed Over Benzene in Antiperspirant Spray Products
The JPML will consider whether to consolidate all Suave dry shampoo spray lawsuits before one federal judge for pretrial proceedings.
