FDA Lacks Authority To Force Recalls of Contaminated Hand Sanitizer Products
A report by NBC highlights the FDA's lack of authority in recalling non-food and drug items even when they are potentially dangerous to the public.
Tag Archives: Sunscreen
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Deodorants, Antiperspirant Body Sprays Contain High Levels of Benzene Known to Cause Leukemia: Valisure
A new report warns of high levels of benzene detected in deodorant body spray products, and calls for a recall of dozens of popular brand name products like Old Spice…
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Neutrogena, Aveeno Sunscreen Settlement Reached to Resolve Class Action Claims Over Benzene Contamination
Johnson & Johnson has reached a preliminary settlement over several class action lawsuits filed over the presence of benzene in Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreen spray products.
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Effectiveness of Sunscreen With Zinc Oxide Diminishes After Two Hours
New research suggests sunscreens containing zinc oxide could lose effectiveness after just two hours in the sun, and may become toxic.
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Neutrogena, Aveeno Sunscreen Recall Lawsuits Consolidated in Florida Federal Court For Pretrial Proceedings
The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has consolidated all Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreen spray recall lawsuits filed over benzene contamination before one judge for pretrial proceedings.
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Coppertone Sunscreen Recall Issued Due to Dangerous Benzene Levels
Coppertone is recalling 12 lots of aerosol sunscreen products due to high levels of benzene, which can cause adverse health effects, including cancer and anemia.
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FDA Strengthens Sunscreen Regulations After Benzene Recalls
The FDA is proposing new requirements for labeling, testing, safety and effectiveness for sunscreen products in the wake of a recent benzene recall.
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Study Links Benzene Exposure To Increased Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma Risk
A new study links benzene exposure to an increased risk of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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MDL Panel To Consider Centralizating Johnson & Johnson Sunscreen Lawsuits Before One Federal Judge
The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation has scheduled oral arguments for next month to consider federal consolidation for Johnson & Johnson sunscreen recall lawsuits.
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Researchers Urge FDA To Recall Additional Sunscreens Over Potential Carcinogens
A group of scientists want the FDA to ban all spray sunscreens with the active ingredient, octocrylene, which they say causes the formation of benzene; a known cancer-causing agent.
