Careful! Your shampoo could cause cancer - MVS News

Pay attention, your shampoo could give you cancer, so Procter & Gamble recalled more than 30 aerosol hair care products.

Among the products that were recalled were various brands of dry shampoo and conditioners.

According to authorities, they may contain benzene, a substance that is known to cause cancer.

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Shampoo brands that include substances that cause cancer

According to experts, the affected products include several brands that are in high demand on the market.

The recalled products belong to the following brands:

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The complete list of all the products that were withdrawn from the market, are available on the official website of the company.

What is the cancer-causing substance?

According to a P&G statement, they were withdrawn because they likely won't expose people to levels of benzene high enough to cause health problems .

Therefore, the company noted that so far it has not received any reports of adverse events, however, the withdrawal was advanced as an extreme precautionary measure.

It was explained that benzene exposure can occur through inhalation, orally, and through the skin.

The above can cause cancer, including leukemia, bone marrow cancer in the blood and blood disorders that can be life-threatening to consumers,

Therefore, retailers have also been instructed to remove selected products from the shelves so that they can no longer be purchased.

Consumers who bought the affected products in US stores and online were even asked to throw them away.

In addition, full refunds were also offered to customers who purchased any shampoo that can cause cancer, who must fill out an online form.