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.
Laboratory testing found that certain acne treatments can generate levels of benzene 800 times higher than federal regulations allow.
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.
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
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
The Suave lawsuits claim the antiperspirant products contained benzene, which may pose an increased risk of cancer for consumers.
This is the third Banana Boat sunscreen recall issued over benzene cancer risks in the last year and a half.
Inspectors say Valisure appeared to be unfamiliar with key portions of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act linked to drug supply chain security.
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.
Valisure found benzene levels higher than 170 times the FDA acceptable limit, raising dry shampoo cancer concerns