Some La Roche-Posay, Proactiv and Walgreens acne treatments recalled due to benzene levels
U.S. health officials are asking retailers to pull a small number of acne creams from their store shelves after government testing found they contain slightly elevated levels of a chemical associated with cancer.
Multiple acne treatments recalled for cancer-causing ingredient. What brands, products
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a retail recall for multiple acne-treating cosmetic products made by various brands, including popular skincare brands La Roche-Posay and Proactiv. Recent FDA tests of 95 acne products containing benzoyl peroxide detected possible contamination with benzene, a cancer-causing chemical.
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.
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