Category: benzene

Potential Severe Health Threat From Toxic Gas Emitted by Consumer Products: Study

Most people consider the consumer products they use in their daily lives safe, and manufacturers often do not need to disclose the ingredients in their products, making it difficult for individuals to know what they are being exposed to and the potential health implications. Research indicates that people tend to underestimate the presence of toxic…


Cancer Risks From Tainted Cosmetics

Two commonly used categories of hair products have come under increasing scrutiny after research has linked them to cancer or found them contaminated with cancer-causing ingredients. These add to a growing list of common cosmetic products that have been linked to cancer, following other well-publicized cases such as that of talcum powder. The use of…


Over 100 Incidents or Injuries Reported Since Dry Shampoo Mass Recall: Health Canada

More than 100 incidents or injuries have been reported to Health Canada ever since the agency recalled over 1.5 million dry shampoo products due to the detection of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical. The recall, announced on Oct. 18 by the health agency, covered certain batches of Bed Head TIGI, Dove, and Tresemmé dry shampoo products…


More Top-Selling Dry Shampoos Found to Have Cancer-Causing Benzene: Study

A new study has found elevated levels of benzene, a human carcinogen, in a string of top-selling dry shampoo brands. Researchers at Valisure, a New Haven, Connecticut-based independent analytical laboratory, tested 148 batches from 34 different brands using industry-standard GC-MS technology. Among the dry shampoo’s tested were those from the brands Redken, Not Your Mother’s, Sebastian, Batiste, OGX, and Paul…


Dry Shampoo Products Recalled Over Potential Presence of Benzene, Which Can Cause Cancer

Unilever United States issued a voluntary recall of several brands of dry shampoo aerosol products due to “potentially elevated levels” of benzene, a human carcinogen. According to a company announcement posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website, brands include Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI (Rockaholic and Bed Head), and TRESemmé. The recalled products were produced before…


Mass Recall of Dry Shampoo Products in Canada Due to Cancer-Causing Chemical

Canada’s national health agency has issued a recall for more than a million hair products after benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, was detected. Health Canada issued the mass recall on Oct. 18 after the chemical was detected in certain lots of Bed Head TIGI, Dove, and Tresemmé dry shampoo products that are packaged in aerosol cans….


Facts Matter (Dec. 23): New Emails Reveal Evidence of Government Efforts to ‘Take Down’ Free Speech

New emails have just been revealed that expose the evidence of how Dr. Francis Collins and Dr. Anthony Fauci worked together to not only suppress scientific debate, but also to suppress the free speech of American scientists. Meanwhile, Procter & Gamble has issued recalls of several of their products following the discovery that they contained…


Procter and Gamble Voluntarily Recalls 32 Aerosol Hair Products Due to Cancer-Causing Chemical

Procter & Gamble issued a voluntary recall of more than 30 dry aerosol hair products on Dec. 17, after benzene, a chemical linked to cancer, was detected in them. The recall includes 32 products from brands such as Pantene, Herbal Essences, Aussie, and Waterless, which are produced and distributed nationwide in the United States. A…


Procter and Gamble Voluntarily Recalls Select Deodorant Sprays Due to Cancer-Causing Chemical

Procter and Gamble is voluntarily recalling select lots of its Old Spice and Secret aerosol spray antiperspirant and Old Spice Below Deck aerosol spray products due to the presence of a cancer-causing chemical. In an announcement on Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said 18 products are being recalled with expiry dates through September 2023. The products were sold…


Carcinogen Found in Coppertone Sunscreens

Coppertone, which is owned by the German multinational skin care company Beiersdorf and headquartered in Whippany, New Jersey, has recalled five aerosol sunscreen sprays, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on September 30. These products have all been found to be tainted with benzene, a known carcinogen. According to the FDA, twelve lots…