They withdraw more than 30 brands of shampoo for carcinogenic substance in its components

Procter & Gamble (P&G), one of the largest multinational manufacturers of cleaning supplies and personal care products, voluntarily recalled more than 30 US-made aerosol products (including dry shampoo and conditioner). , because high levels of benzene were detected, a chemical substance that can cause various diseases, including cancer.

According to a company statement, this affects shampoos from Pantene, Herbal Essences, Hair Food, Old Spice and Aussie.

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“While benzene is not an ingredient in any of our products, our review showed that the unexpected levels of benzene are coming from the propellant that sprays the product out of the can. We detected benzene in aerosol dry shampoo and (…)dry conditioner products. Nothing is more important to us than the safety of consumers who use our products and the quality of the products we ship,” the letter says.

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As reported by DW, P&G said it has launched an investigation into the benzene content in its products after media reports of benzene in some Johnson & Johnson, where traces of benzene were also found in the propellant used to spray the products from the cans.

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Risks of Benzene

The FDA advises that benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, by mouth, and through the skin and can result in cancers such as leukemia and cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders that can be life-threatening.