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Dove and Tresemme shampoos pose cancer risk! Unilever recalls several types of dry shampoos

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world famous FMCG company Unilever Has recalled several shampoos like Dove and Tresemé from the market. These shampoo brands from Unilever have been found to cause cancer. Due to which the company has withdrawn these shampoo brands from the market. This recall has been done in the US market. In these shampoo brands to be recalled Dove, TRESemmé, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI Are included. Procter & Gamble also recalled more than 30 aerosol spray haircare products. These included dry shampoo and dry conditioner.

A report by American news channel CNN states that benzene chemical has been found in these shampoos of Unilever. According to scientists, the use of this chemical can cause cancer. According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), these products were manufactured before October 2021 and distributed to retailers across the country.

Which shampoos contain cancer elements?

Unilever shampoos that have been banned in the US market include Dove Dry Shampoo Volume and Fullness, Dove Dry Shampoo Fresh Coconut, Nexus Dry Shampoo Refreshing Mist. Mist and Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo Refresh and Revive. For this the company UnileverRecall.com website, where customers can get their money back.

how dangerous is benzene

US health regulator FDA has said in its recall notice that benzene can cause cancer in humans. Benzene can enter the human body in many ways. It can enter the body by smell, through the mouth and through the skin. This can lead to leukemia and blood cancer. The FDA says that people should stop using such products. Must visit to get your money back. Unilever did not immediately comment on this.

Sunscreen has also been recalled

Action has already been taken against companies regarding chemicals in personal care and beauty products. Earlier also there were allegations of aerosol in these products. Prior to Unilever, aerosol sunscreens of many well-known companies have been recalled from the market. These include Johnson & Johnson’s Neutrogena, Agwell Personal Care’s Banana Boat and Beersdorf’s Coppertone.

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