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.
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.
While no details of the deodorant benzene contamination settlement have been released, parties expect to submit a proposal for approval to the Court next month.
The JPML not only ordered consolidation for Secret and Old Spice lawsuits, but also included P&G aerosol shampoo and conditioner benzene lawsuits as well.
This is the latest in a string of recalls affecting aerosol spray products, such as deodorant and sunscreen, due to elevated levels of benzene.
The recall comes after the manufacturer detected unexpected levels of benzene in aerosol spray products.
The FDA reminds drug manufacturers it is their responsibility to ensure benzene contamination does not occur in finished products released to the public.
Procter & Gamble wants the Old Spice and Secret class action lawsuits consolidated in the same court currently handling similar sunscreen benzene recall lawsuits.
The recall comes after a report revealing the possible cancer risks and a growing number of class action lawsuits