Manufacturer to Remove Benzene-Linked Chemical from Generic Mucinex Due to Cancer Concerns
Same benzene-releasing chemical may have been found in other generic store-brand versions of Anbesol, Bengay and sunscreen products.
Tag Archives: Sunscreen
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Appeals Court Rejects Neutrogena, Aveeno Sunscreen Lawsuit Settlement
Following challenges regarding the fairness of a sunscreen class action settlement, an appeals court has overturned the agreement and sent the case back to the Southern District of Florida
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ProActiv, Clinique, Other Acne Treatments Found to Contain Cancer-Causing Benzene Chemicals: Report
Laboratory testing found that certain acne treatments can generate levels of benzene 800 times higher than federal regulations allow.
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Neutrogena Sunscreen Lawsuit Over Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Diagnosis Cleared To Move Forward
Lawsuit alleges teenage girl developed Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) from recalled Neutrogena suncreen, after regularly spraying aerosol products on her body that contained benzene and other cancer-causing chemicals.
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Pentagon Asks Valisure, Not FDA, to Make Sure Drugs for Servicemembers are Safe
The Defense Department is reportedly seeking Valisure's help in ensuring generic drugs, often manufactured overseas and away from FDA influence, given to military service members are safe and effective
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Spray Sunscreen Lawsuit Settlement Gets Final Approval Over Benzene in Aveeno, Neutrogena Products
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to give class members full refunds, to remove certain ingredients from its aerosol products, and to conduct better benzene testing as part of the spray sunscreen lawsuit settlement
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JPML to Consider Consolidation of Suave Lawsuits Filed Over Benzene in Antiperspirant Spray Products
The Suave lawsuits claim the antiperspirant products contained benzene, which may pose an increased risk of cancer for consumers.
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Banana Boat Sunscreen Recall Expanded Due to Benzene Cancer Risks
This is the third Banana Boat sunscreen recall issued over benzene cancer risks in the last year and a half.
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FDA Inspectors Say Valisure’s Former Pharmacy Division Failed to Meet Drug Security Requirements
Inspectors say Valisure appeared to be unfamiliar with key portions of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act linked to drug supply chain security.
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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.
