Unilever recalls aerosol antiperspirant for benzene

Unilever is voluntarily recalling two sorts of Suave 24-Hour Safety Aerosol Antiperspirant sprays after elevated ranges of benzene, a chemical that may trigger most cancers with repeated publicity, have been present in product samples.

In keeping with a recall discover posted on the Meals and Drug Administration web site, benzene will not be an ingredient within the recalled merchandise, however an inner overview confirmed that the sudden ranges of benzene got here from the propellant that sprays the product out of the can.

Shoppers ought to cease utilizing the affected merchandise and discard them, Unilever mentioned on its recall web site, Suaverecall.com. The corporate is also providing reimbursement for individuals who bought the recalled sprays.

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Unilever mentioned the Suave 24-Hour Safety Aerosol Antiperspirant product line was discontinued in October 2021 “for enterprise causes” and the “affected merchandise have been in restricted distribution at U.S. retail shops and on-line.”

No different Unilever or Suave merchandise are a part of the recall, the corporate mentioned.

Benzene is a extremely flammable, broadly used chemical that is current all through the setting. It will possibly trigger most cancers with repeated publicity at excessive sufficient ranges and might harm the immune system and forestall cells from functioning correctly, in response to the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention.

Different merchandise recalled for benzene

There have been a number of recollects over considerations of benzene with aerosol sprays, together with sunscreen, deodorant and dry shampoos.

In February, an undisclosed quantity of Brut deodorant and Positive antiperspirant sprays have been recalled due to the presence of cancer-causing benzene.

This got here after Procter & Gamble issued a voluntary recall in December of greater than 30 aerosol spray merchandise, together with dry shampoos and dry conditioners as a result of considerations over benzene ranges.

Final yr, Neutrogena and Aveeno recalled sunscreen in aerosol spray cans for benzene. Coppertone additionally issued a recall for choose sunscreens due to the presence of benzene.

Suave deodorant recall 2022: Affected merchandise

Unilever is recalling all plenty of the merchandise under with an expiration date by way of September 2023.

• Suave 24-Hour Safety Aerosol Antiperspirant Powder, 4-ounce can: UPC 079400751508
• Suave 24-Hour Safety Aerosol Antiperspirant Powder, 6-ounce can: UPC 079400784902
• Suave 24-Hour Safety Aerosol Antiperspirant Contemporary 6-ounce can: UPC 079400785503

Suave recall 2022: Learn how to get a refund

Unilever mentioned it’ll provide reimbursement for customers who’ve bought merchandise lined by this recall.

Shoppers with questions can contact Unilever at 866-204-9756, Monday by way of Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST or go to Suaverecall.com for extra details about the impacted merchandise and to discover ways to obtain reimbursement for eligible merchandise.

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