L’Oréal recalling acne creams sold at Walmart, Target, and Walgreens due to ‘cancer-causing chemical’
Makeup company L’Oréal has recalled popular brand La Roche-Posay’s acne cream because it may contain benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, according to New York Post. Effaclar Duo Dual-Action Acne Treatment contains benzoyl peroxide, which could have the known carcinogen, according to Valisure, an independent testing lab in Connecticut.
FDA Recalls Acne Products For Possible Contamination and Risk of Cancer-Causing Chemicals
The US Food and Drug Administration has recalled six skincare products from popular brands due to benzene contamination, which is linked to cancer risk. The FDA emphasised that the cancer risk to consumers is very low even with prolonged use.
La Roche-Posay, Walgreens, Proactiv and More Voluntarily Recall Acne Treatments Due to Trace Amounts of Cancer-causing Benzene
La Roche-Posay, Walgreens, Proactiv and SLMD Skincare have voluntarily recalled acne treatments from retail that contained trace amounts of the cancer-causing ingredient benzene.
La Roche-Posay, Proactiv products recalled over levels of cancer-causing chemical
Face care products from several popular brands are being recalled over elevated levels of a potential cancer-causing chemical.
L’Oreal Recalls Popular La Roche-Posay Acne Treatment Over Cancer-Causing Chemical
L’Oreal has recalled all U.S. lots of La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo acne treatment due to concern that it may contain a carcinogenic chemical. Here's what to know.
Beauty care company issues recall for facial treatment due to cancer-causing chemical
One of the biggest beauty brands issued a voluntary recall for a facial treatment due to concerns that it may contain a cancer-causing chemical.
Some La Roche-Posay, Proactiv and Walgreens acne treatments recalled due to benzene levels
The Food and Drug Administration is asking retailers to remove a small number of acne creams from their shelves that contain slightly elevated levels of a chemical linked to cancer
Acne product from popular skin care brand recalled due to potential cancer-causing chemical
The chemical that caused the recall is found in gasoline and tobacco; large amounts of the chemical can cause leukemia.
Popular makeup brand recalls acne treatment for possible cancer-causing ingredient
Makeup company L’Oréal S.A. has issued a recall on its popular acne cream Effaclar Duo due to concern that benzene, a known carcinogen, is in the product. Last year, independent Connecticut testing lab Valisure,
Cancer-causing chemical leads popular company to recall skin product
The recall comes in the wake of concerns over contamination of benzene, news outlet reported. A spokesperson for La Roche-Posay wrote in a statement to cleveland.com and The Plain Dealer that product safety is the company’s highest priority.
Some acne treatments from brands like Walgreens, La Roche-Posay voluntarily recalled
The FDA tested 95 products containing benzoyl peroxide, an ingredient widely used to treat acne that can form benzene as a byproduct. It found that six products could have more benzene than usual.
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FDA issues limited acne product recalls, AAD releases statement on benzoyl peroxide
The FDA released results from its investigation of benzene in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide. In light of these ...
FDA Update as Beauty Products Recalled for Benzene: See Full List
The FDA has recalled several acne treatments from brands including La Roche-Posay and Walgreens due to benzene contamination.
Why La Roche-Posay is pulling this acne treatment, and why you shouldn't use it
Parent company La Roche-Posay has pulled the Effaclar Duo Acne Spot Treatment from L'Oreal's lineup, due to a cancer-causing ...
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Small Number of Acne Products Recalled for Problematic Levels of Benzene
After new U.S. Food and Drug Administration testing of acne products containing benzoyl peroxide, the agency determined that ...
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A Carcinogen Was Found In Popular Acne Products—Here’s What It Means for You
The latest occurrence is in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide. And while this sounds scary, know that it's not as ...