The FDA issued a voluntary recall of several acne treatments from brands like Walgreens, Proactiv, and La-Roche Posay due to elevated benzene levels, a known carcinogen. Testing on 95 products containing benzoyl peroxide revealed six exceeded acceptable benzene levels. Notably, the recalls are retailer-driven, advising stores to remove products rather than direct consumer action. The agency reassured that even with prolonged use, the cancer risk from these products remains very low. Consumers should dispose of expired items; however, most tested products had undetectable low benzene levels, with full findings forthcoming.
The FDA's testing revealed that certain acne treatments, including those from Walgreens and Proactiv, were recalled due to elevated levels of benzene, a known carcinogen.
The FDA clarified these recalls are retailer-initiated, meaning consumers are not currently required to take any action but should dispose of expired products.
While there is no acceptable exposure level for benzene in humans, the FDA has established a limit of 2 parts per million for certain products.
Despite these recalls, the FDA assured that the risk of developing cancer from these treatments is very low for consumers who have used them.
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