More than a half dozen acne products that may be contaminated with benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, are being recalled , the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said this week. "FDA is alerting ...

In recent years, several other products have been recalled over benzene levels, including hand sanitizers, aerosols and sunscreens. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said certain acne products ...

THAT’S A COMMON INGREDIENT IN ACNE MEDICATIONS, POTENTIALLY BREAKING DOWN INTO BENZENE. THAT’S A CHEMICAL LINKED TO CANCER, AND MOST TESTED PRODUCTS CONTAIN UNDETECTABLE OR LOW LEVELS OF BENZENE.

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The agency states that it tested 95 acne products containing benzoyl peroxide for possible benzene contamination, initiated by independent testing following receipt of third-party testing results ...

The recall, which is still ongoing, affects more than 41,000 bottles across two Proactiv-branded acne treatment products.

On Tuesday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration revealed results of new agency testing of over 90 acne products containing benzoyl peroxide for possible benzene contamination. More than 90% of ...

In early 2024, Valisure, an independent laboratory testing firm, found benzoyl peroxide — the active ingredient in certain acne treatments — can degrade into varying levels of benzene.

A known human carcinogen, benzene is formed in nature and from human activities. Exposure to it can increase the risk of cancer. Among six products being pulled from shelves are Walgreens Acne ...

The FDA said 95 acne products containing benzoyl peroxide were tested for possible benzene contamination. Benzene is a chemical that is formed in nature and from human activities. It is also a ...