Discovery of Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Zantac, Sunscreen and Other Products Highlights FDA Failures: Bloomberg
Valisure has regularly found cancer-causing chemicals in drugs and consumer products before the FDA in recent years.
Valisure has regularly found cancer-causing chemicals in drugs and consumer products before the FDA in recent years.
The manufacturer has failed to do internal testing of its products even though Valisure first warned of potential benzene contamination in dry aerosol spray products nearly a year earlier, plaintiffs say
Lawsuit alleges Unilever waited to recall dry shampoo contaminated with benzene in the aerosol spray products, in order to maximize profits once benzene was detected.
Valisure found benzene levels higher than 170 times the FDA acceptable limit, raising dry shampoo cancer concerns
High levels of benzene have also led to recalls of sunscreen, deodorant and other aerosol cosmetic products in recent years.
Natural gas service workers and those working around commercial natural gas equipment may face the greatest health risks, researchers warn
The Coppertone sunscreen settlement agreement is expected to be finalized in January 2023, providing a fund for individuals exposed to benzene in the sunscreen.
The sunscreen benzene warning comes after several aerosol skin protection products were recalled due to high levels of the cancer-causing chemical.
Benzene found in Banana Boat sunscreen may pose health risks for consumers, and comes after a series of sunscreen recalls issued in recent years due to the cancer-causing chemical in aerosol spray cans
The Suave lawsuits seek class action status for all consumers who purchased the antiperspirant products and were potentially exposed to benzene.