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Acne product from popular skin care brand recalled due to potential cancer-causing chemical

L'Oreal is recalling its Effaclar Duo Acne Spot Treatment due to concerns about a potentially cancer-causing chemical.
The recall is triggered by the potential presence of benzene, a chemical found in gasoline and tobacco, and known to cause leukemia in large amounts.
L'Oreal officials stated that testing found trace levels of benzene in one lot of the acne cream and, in coordination with the FDA, they decided to remove the remaining units of the current formula from retailers.
A study by Valisure, a Connecticut laboratory, indicates that benzoyl peroxide, an ingredient in almost 100 popular acne treatment products, can decompose into benzene under specific conditions.
L'Oreal is developing an improved formula for Effaclar Duo, and while the FDA stated the risk of developing cancer from benzene exposure is very low, Effaclar Duo has been removed from online listings on the La Roche-Posay website.

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The Epoch Times

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