Unilever dry shampoo recall: Dove, Bed Head, Suave on 2022 list

WASHINGTON — Unilever is recalling sure a lot of 19 dry shampoo merchandise as a result of they may have elevated ranges of benzene, a recognized carcinogen.

The recall contains aerosol dry shampoo sprays from Dove, Nexxus, Suave, Rockaholic, Bed Head, and TRESemmé, the corporate stated in a notice by way of the FDA’s web site. The merchandise had been distributed at shops nationwide and on-line.

The recall solely impacts some a lot of the merchandise, all produced earlier than October 2021. If you might have one of many affected sprays, you possibly can verify for its description, UPC and lot code here. 

Customers who’ve the recalled sprays of their cupboards ought to cease utilizing them instantly, Unilever stated. Refunds can be found by the corporate’s web site for the recall, UnileverRecall.com. 

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Benzene is a standard chemical linked to varied well being dangers in people, together with most cancers. The CDC says long-term benzene publicity can hurt the bone marrow and trigger a lower in crimson blood cells, resulting in anemia. It also can trigger extreme bleeding and hurt the immune system. 

Benzene is present in low ranges in outside and indoor air. It will be shaped naturally and is extensively utilized in industrial manufacturing. People are uncovered to the chemical commonly from sources like tobacco smoke, paint and detergents.

Unilever stated the recalled merchandise had “potentially elevated levels of benzene,” however not sufficient of the chemical to hurt prospects. It added that it has not acquired any studies of sickness attributable to the merchandise. 

“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’s discover stated. 

According to Unilever, an inside investigation found that the merchandise’ propellant was the supply of the issue. The firm says it has labored with its suppliers to deal with the difficulty.