P&G recalls dry shampoo, conditioner sprays over cancer-causing chemical
December 20, 2021 at 10:43 am EST
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Procter & Gamble has issued a voluntary recall involving some of its conditioners and shampoos in the United States and Canada due to the presence of a potentially cancer-causing chemical.
The recall covers nearly three dozen products that were found to have increased and "unexpected" levels of the carcinogen benzene.
The recall affects dry shampoo spray products from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences and Waterl
The company warned that exposure to benzene through inhalation, orally and through the skin could result in leukemia and blood cancer in the bone marrow.
Procter & Gamble said there haven't been any reports of issues related to the recalled products, and it's making the move "out of an abundance of caution."
"While benzene is not an ingredient in any of our products, our review showed that unexpected levels of benzene came from the propellant that sprays the product out of the can," the company said in a statement.
The company produces mousses, hairsprays, liquid shampoos and conditioners and styling products.
Last month, the conglomerate recalled Old Spice and Secret aerosol sprays after similarly detecting a presence of benzene.
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Procter & Gamble Company is one of the world's leaders in producing and selling consumer products. Net sales break down by family of products as follows:
- care and hygiene products (38.3%): oral hygiene products (toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes, etc.; Crest, Oral-B, Scope brands, etc.), pharmaceutical products (Metamucil, Neurobion, Pepto Bismol, Vicks, etc.), toilet training pants (Luvs, Pampers), toilet papers and paper towels (Bounty, Charmin, Puffs), feminine protection products (Always, Always Discreet and Tampax), etc.;
- home care and laundry products (34.6%): dishwashing liquids, detergents, stain removers, fabric softeners, deodorizers, bleaches, etc. (Ariel, Downy, Gain, Tide Cascade, Dawn, Fairy, Febreze, Mr. Clean, Swiffer, etc.);
- beauty products (18.3%): hair care products (shampoos, colorings, and cream rinses; Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Pantene and Rejoice brands), body care (soaps, shower gels, deodorants, etc.; Camay, Zest, Secret, Old Spice) and cosmetics (make-up and facial care; Max Facto, Covergirl and Olay);
- shaving products (7.8%): blades, razors, batteries, etc. (Braun, Gillette and Venus brands);
- other (1%).