TOPIC: Select Dry Shampoos by Unilever: Recall - Due to Potential Presence of Benzene
AUDIENCE: Consumer, Health Professional, Dermatology
ISSUE: Unilever is recalling select lot codes of dry shampoo aerosol products produced prior to October 2021 from Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI (Rockaholic and Bed Head), and TRESemmé due to potentially elevated levels of benzene.
Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin and it can result in cancers including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders which can be life threatening. Benzene is ubiquitous in the environment. Humans around the world have daily exposures to it indoors and outdoors from multiple sources.
Based on an independent health hazard evaluation, daily exposure to benzene in the recalled products at the levels detected in testing would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences. Unilever is recalling these products out of an abundance of caution.
Unilever has received no reports of adverse events to date relating to this recall.
For more information about this recall, click on the red button "Read Recall" below.
BACKGROUND: The products being recalled are sold as dry shampoo aerosol products.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
- Consumers should stop using the affected aerosol dry shampoo products and visit the company's website for instructions on how to receive reimbursement for eligible products.
- If consumers have further questions, they may also contact the company.
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