Deodorant and antiperspirant recall: What the finding of the cancer-causing chemical benzene means for you - CNN
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Body spray recall: What the finding of a cancer-causing chemical means for you
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Updated 4:05 AM ET, Wed December 1, 2021
Specific Products included in Voluntary P&G Aerosol Spray Antiperspirant Recall (Photo: Business Wire)
(CNN)Benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical, was found in over half of 108 batches of antiperspirant and deodorant body sprays from 30 different brands, according to a citizen's petition filed this month with the US Food and Drug Administration.
Benzene should not be used in the manufacture of drug substances or products because it is a class one solvent with "unacceptable toxicity," according to the FDA.
However, the FDA did allow a "temporary" use of benzene in liquid hand sanitizers during the pandemic, setting the upper limit to 2 parts per million.
“The toxicity of benzene has been known for over 120 years. It’s directly linked with causing leukemia in humans. It’s a group one carcinogen, it’s at the top of the FDA list of chemicals not to use in manufacturing,” David Light, the CEO of the Valisure lab, said.
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A number of other brands have not yet been recalled, including batches of Tag, Sure, Equate, Suave, Right Guard and Brut that had levels of benzene at or above 2 parts per million, said David Light, CEO and founder of Valisure, the independent lab that ran the tests and filed the petition.
START THE DAY HEREThe abortion battle is back at the Supreme Court. Omicron sparks concerns of 'immune escape.' An ambitious goal is set on World AIDS Day.
Body spray recall: What the finding of a cancer-causing chemical means for you
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Updated 4:05 AM ET, Wed December 1, 2021
Specific Products included in Voluntary P&G Aerosol Spray Antiperspirant Recall (Photo: Business Wire)
(CNN)Benzene, a known cancer-causing chemical, was found in over half of 108 batches of antiperspirant and deodorant body sprays from 30 different brands, according to a citizen's petition filed this month with the US Food and Drug Administration.
Benzene should not be used in the manufacture of drug substances or products because it is a class one solvent with "unacceptable toxicity," according to the FDA.
However, the FDA did allow a "temporary" use of benzene in liquid hand sanitizers during the pandemic, setting the upper limit to 2 parts per million.
“The toxicity of benzene has been known for over 120 years. It’s directly linked with causing leukemia in humans. It’s a group one carcinogen, it’s at the top of the FDA list of chemicals not to use in manufacturing,” David Light, the CEO of the Valisure lab, said.
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Secret Fresh Collection Invisible Spray Lavender
Secret Fresh Collection Invisible Spray Light Essentials
Secret Fresh Collection Invisible Spray Rose
Secret Outlast Invisible Spray Completely Clean
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**All have an expiration date of before September, 2023.
A number of other brands have not yet been recalled, including batches of Tag, Sure, Equate, Suave, Right Guard and Brut that had levels of benzene at or above 2 parts per million, said David Light, CEO and founder of Valisure, the independent lab that ran the tests and filed the petition.
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