Dove, Suave and other shampoo brands recalled for possibly elevated carcinogen levels
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Spray products recalled for benzene
Since July 2021, the carcinogen benzene has caused the recall of a number of products, most of which are deodorants and sunscreens.
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The latest spray product recall over the presence of the carcinogen benzene — or the potential of too much benzene — involves six brands of dry shampoo aerosol products by Unilever United States.
Lot codes of the Suave, Dove, Nexxus, Bed Head, TRESemme and Rockaholic shampoos recalled, all of which were made before October 2021, are listed on the PDF linked to the Unilever-written, FDA-posted recall notice.
“Based on an independent health hazard evaluation, daily exposure to benzene in the recalled products at the levels detected in testing would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences,” the recall notice states. “Unilever U.S. is recalling these products out of an abundance of caution.
“An internal investigation identified the propellant as the source, and Unilever has worked with its propellant suppliers to address this issue.”
If you want reimbursement for your recalled shampoo, go to Unileverrecall.com. If you have questions, contact Unilever at 877-270-7412, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Eastern time.
If these products or any drugs cause a problem, after notifying a medical professional let the FDA know via its MedWatch Adverse Event page or by filling out a form you can get by calling 800-332-1088. Then, notify Unilever.
This story was originally published October 23, 2022 at 1:29 PM.
