BENZENE at CVS & WALGREENS EVERYWHERE –
Nov. 1, 2022 – Benzene is a chemical that can cause cancer in humans. Long-term exposure to high levels of benzene can lead to cancers such as leukemia and cancer of blood-forming organs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In addition to aerosols, the chemical is often found in common household products like detergents, paints, furniture wax and glues, and exposure can occur through the skin, orally or through inhalation.
“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,” the company said in its release. “Unilever US is recalling these products out of an abundance of caution. Unilever has received no reports of adverse events to date relating to this recall.”
Benzene has recently been linked to recalls for other personal care products like sunscreens, aerosol deodorants and children’s hand sanitizer.
