18 results

• Study Finds Benzene Forms in Some Acne Products at Relatively Low Temperatures

  November 13, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  One-third of benzoyl peroxide-based acne cream products began to develop large amounts of cancer-causing benzene, when they reach temperatures just slightly warmer than average.

• JPML Rejects Request to Consolidate Benzene Exposure Lawsuits Over Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Products

  August 13, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  The U.S. JPML has rejected a motion by plaintiffs calling for the creation of an acne cream benzene exposure lawsuit multidistrict litigation, leaving more than 30 claims to proceed as individual lawsuits without formal coordination.

• Studies Find No Link Between Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Products and Cancer Risk

  July 23, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Two new studies appear to refute claims that benzoyl peroxide-based acne products lead to higher levels of benzene in the blood and an increased risk of cancer.

• JPML to Consider MDL Consolidation for Lawsuits Over Benzene in Acne Products

  June 18, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  At least 29 lawsuits have been filed over the presence of benzene in acne products, which are currently spread throughout 10 different federal court districts nationwide. However, they each raise similar allegations that consumers were not adequately warned about the presence of the toxic, cancer-causing chemical.

• ProActiv, Clinique, Other Acne Treatments Found to Contain Cancer-Causing Benzene Chemicals: Report

  March 7, 2024

  Irvin Jackson

  A new independent report warns that many acne treatments contain a chemical that can transform into high levels of cancer-causing benzene, and have called for the products to be recalled.

• Pentagon Asks Valisure, Not FDA, to Make Sure Drugs for Servicemembers are Safe

  June 13, 2023

  Irvin Jackson

  Bloomberg News reports that the Department of Defense is in talks with the independent drug testing lab Valisure to have it test generic drugs given to the military for safety and effectiveness.

• FDA Inspectors Say Valisure’s Former Pharmacy Division Failed to Meet Drug Security Requirements

  December 9, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  An FDA inspection of the independent testing lab Valisure's former pharmacy division found it failed to identify illegitimate drug products and raised questions about the company's knowledge of the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act.

• Redken Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Dry Shampoo Benzene Contamination, Cancer Risks

  December 1, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  L'Oreal faces a Redken class action lawsuit over the presence of benzene in its dry shampoo spray products.

• Discovery of Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Zantac, Sunscreen and Other Products Highlights FDA Failures: Bloomberg

  November 11, 2022

  Irvin Jackson

  A Bloomberg report highlights how the independent laboratory, Valisure, has consistently discovered dangerous, potentially cancer-causing chemicals in products like Zantac and sunscreen before the FDA.

• 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.