Nearly 5 months after several companies voluntarily agreed to recall select acne products due to elevated benzene levels, uncertainty remains regarding any clinical risk with the formulations that ...

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The FDA said testing of certain acne products with benzoyl peroxide found elevated levels of benzene, a chemical linked to cancer.

FDA recalls acne treatments from La-Roche Posay, Proactiv, and Walgreens over Benzene, a known carcinogen. Here’s a list of affected products and what to do.

Several acne products containing benzoyl peroxide have been recalled due to possible benzene contamination, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said this week.

La Roche-Posay’s popular Effaclar Duo Dual Action Acne Treatment has been recalled due to benzene contamination. Try these spot treatments instead.

Benzene contamination in benzoyl peroxide treatments “may be related to inactive ingredients in drugs such as carbomers (thickening agents), isobutane (a spray propellant), or other drug ...

The FDA has recalled several acne treatments from brands including La Roche-Posay and Walgreens due to benzene contamination.

All of the products contain benzene, a chemical component of crude oil, gas and cigarette smoke. Prolonged exposure to high levels can cause leukemia and other cancers.