16 results

• Manufacturer to Remove Benzene-Linked Chemical from Generic Mucinex Due to Cancer Concerns

  August 23, 2024

  Grace Muller

  Generic versions of Mucinex, sold by major pharmacies and retailers, are being reformulated to remove a chemical that can release benzene when consumed, which could increase the risk of cancer.

• JPML to Consider Consolidation of Suave Lawsuits Filed Over Benzene in Antiperspirant Spray Products

  February 16, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  The JPML will consider whether to consolidate all Suave dry shampoo spray lawsuits before one federal judge for pretrial proceedings.

• Dry Shampoo Cancer Concerns Expand as Benzene Found in More Products

  November 2, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  Valisure found that 70% of dry shampoo spray products contained elevated levels of benzene and has petitioned the FDA to conduct a recall of contaminated products.

• Suave, Dove, Nexxus Other Dry Shampoo Aerosol Sprays Recalled Due to High Levels of Benzene

  October 24, 2022

  Russell Maas

  Suave, Nexxus, Dove and other dry shampoo spray products are being recalled due to high levels of potentially cancer-causing benzene.

• 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.

• 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.

• Suave Deodorant Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Benzene Contamination

  February 1, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A Suave class action lawsuit accuses Unilever of misleading consumers by failing to warn them the deodorant products were contaminated with benzene.

• Benzene Contamination in Drugs Results in Calls for Additional Testing

  December 27, 2021

  Irvin Jackson

  The FDA is warning drug manufacturers to avoid processes which may contaminate their products with benzene, while reminding them it is their responsibility to keep the cancer-causing contaminant out of products sold to the public.

• Dry Shampoo Recall Issued for Pantene, Herbal Essences, Other P&G Brands That May Contain Benzene

  December 20, 2021

  Russell Maas

• Suave Antiperspirant Lawsuit Filed Over Contamination With Cancer-Causing Chemicals

  November 29, 2021

  Russell Maas

  A class action lawsuit alleges Unilever failed to warn consumers its Suave deodorant and antiperspirants sprays contained dangerously high levels of cancer-causing benzene.