Published 2 years ago

Benzene: What to know about the carcinogen found in recalled dry shampoo

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Some Bed Head TIGI, Dove, and Tresemm� dry shampoos are being recalled because of benzene has been detected. The affected products were sold between January 2020 and October 2022. As of Oct. 7, Health Canada says no reports of any injuries or incidents related to the affected shampsoos had been reported.

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CTV News

Benzene: What to know about the carcinogen found in recalled dry shampoo

Benzene is a petrochemical often found in vehicle emissions. So why is it sometimes found in dry shampoos and personal care products, and what are the risks to consumers' health? CTVNews.ca speaks to a cancer researcher to find out.

2 years ago·Canada

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CBC News

Massive recall issued for dry shampoo products over cancer risk

More than a million dry shampoo products from Bed Head TIGI, Dove and Tresemmé are being recalled across Canada due to the detection of a cancer-causing chemical.

2 years ago·Canada

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Global News

Dry shampoo recall: Why is cancer-causing benzene ending up in hair products? - National

A mass recall of dry shampoo products in Canada due to cancer risks is being welcomed by health experts, as they call for increased vigilance and testing.

2 years ago·Toronto, Canada

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KIFI

What you should know about the cancer-causing chemical found in recalled dry shampoo - Local News 8

By Megan DeLaireClick here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — Health Canada issued a mass recall on Tuesday of Unilever hair products containing the cancer-causing chemical benzene.This time, the listed products were dry shampoos sold over the last two years by Unilever brands Bed Head TIGI, Dove and Tresemmé. But other hair and skin products have also been subject to recalls in recent years due to the presence of benzene.Mos…

2 years ago·Idaho Falls, United States

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The Toronto Star

Massive recall for 1.5M dry shampoo products in Canada over cancer-causing chemical

Health Canada’s recall includes Unilever products by Bed Head TIGI, Dove and Tresemmé.

2 years ago·Toronto, Canada

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The Epoch Times

Mass Recall of Dry Shampoo Products in Canada Due to Cancer-Causing Chemical

Canada’s national health agency has issued a recall for more than a million hair products after benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, was detected. Health Canada issued the mass recall on Oct. 18 after the chemical was detected in certain lots of Bed Head TIGI, Dove, and Tresemmé dry shampoo products that are packaged in aerosol cans. The agency said 1,574,426 units of the affected products were sold in Canada from January 2020 to October 2022. Th…

2 years ago·New York, United States

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