Multiple Dry Shampoos Recalled Due to Potential Carcinogen
It's time to raid the bathroom cabinets.
Dry shampoo has become a staple hair care product, but a recent recall warns that over a dozen varieties of the styling tool may do more harm than good.
Unilever, a household name for bath and beauty products, issued a voluntary recall of 19 different dry shampoo products in an Oct. 18 press release. According to the official statement, Unilever recalled the products due to "potentially elevated levels of benzene."
The release explained that while benzene is a known carcinogen, the levels detected in the recalled products would not be expected to cause adverse health problems, even with daily use.
That said, Unilever still advises consumers to stop using the affected aerosol dry shampoo products and visit UnileverRecall.com for instructions on how to receive reimbursement for eligible products.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
The recalled products were produced prior to October 2021 and distributed nationwide in the United States, retailers have been notified to remove recalled products from shelves. The affected brands include Dove, Nexxus, Suave, Rockaholic, Bed Head and TRESemmé; the list of the recalled dry shampoos can be found below:
Dove Dry Shampoo Volume and Fullness
Dove Dry Shampoo Fresh Coconut
Dove Dry Shampoo Fresh and Floral
Dove Dry Shampoo Ultra Clean
Dove Dry Shampoo Invisible
Dove Dry Shampoo Detox and Purify
Dove Dry Shampoo Clarifying Charcoal
Dove Dry Shampoo Go Active
Nexxus Dry Shampoo Refreshing Mist
Nexxus Inergy Foam Shampoo
Suave Dry Shampoo Hair Refresher
Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo Refresh and Revive
TRESemmé Dry Shampoo Volumizing
TRESemmé Dry Shampoo Fresh and Clean
TRESemmé Pro Pure Dry Shampoo
Bed Head Oh Bee Hive Dry Shampoo
Bed Head Oh Bee Hive Volumizing Dry Shampoo
Bed Head Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo
Bed Head Rockaholic Dirty Secret Dry Shampoo
For a complete list of the affected UPC codes, click here.
The statement identified the aerosol's propellant as the source and the company reported that it has worked with its suppliers to correct this issue. Unilever has confirmed that no other products from any of its brands have been affected.
If consumers have further questions, Unilever suggests reaching out to its call center (877) 270-7412, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST.
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