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 Popular Acne Products Over Cancer-Causing Chemical
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced an expanded recall of acne treatment products found to contain elevated levels of benzene, a chemical classified as a known human carcinogen.
Skin care products from La Roche-Posay, Proactiv recalled over potentially cancer-causing chemical
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a recall notice Tuesday for several lots of six products, including Walgreens Acne Control Cleanser, Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator, SLMD Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Lotion and La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment.
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.
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.
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.
Some La Roche-Posay, Proactiv and Walgreens acne treatments recalled due to benzene levels
The Food and Drug Administration said several lots of six products containing benzoyl peroxide are being recalled, including Walgreens Acne Control Cleanser, Proactiv Skin Smoothing Exfoliator and La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment. The full list and lot numbers was posted online Tuesday.
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.
FDA Recalls La Roche-Posay, Proactiv, Walgreens Acne Products Over Benzene Contamination Concerns
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall for select acne treatment products after testing revealed elevated levels of benzene, a chemical linked to cancer. The agency […] The post FDA Recalls La Roche-Posay,
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Why La Roche-Posay is pulling this acne treatment, and why you shouldn't use it
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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.
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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 ...
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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 ...