FDA Recalls 6 Popular Acne Treatments Over Benzene, Known Carcinogen
La Roche-Posay and Proactiv are among the brands affected. Popular acne treatments were recalled due to potential contamination with benzene. Research shows that long-term exposure to benzene may increase cancer risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration conducted benzene testing on the products after third-party testing raised concerns.
The FDA has recalled several acne treatments from brands including La Roche-Posay and Walgreens due to benzene contamination.
Some popular acne creams are being recalled because the product may contain elevated levels of benzene, a chemical that causes cancer, the FDA said.
The FDA released results from its investigation of benzene in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide. In light of these ...
The U.S. lab Valisure found high levels of benzene in acne treatments containing BPO made by several companies—L’Oréal takes ...
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