Unilever recalls Dove, some other aerosol dry shampoo brands over cancer risk

Unilever has recalled some popular brands of its aerosol dry shampoo, including Dove, after it was discovered that they were contaminated with benzene which can cause cancer, media reports said.

Some other brands which have been recalled include Nexxus, Suave, Tresemme and Tigi, which makes Rockaholic and Bed Head dry shampoos, Bloomberg reported quoting a notice posted on the Food and Drug Administration's website.

Recalled products are mainly those which have been manufactured before October 2021.


Apart from Unilever's recall, several other similar products have been recalled in the last 18 months like Johnson & Johnson's Neutrogena, Edgewell Personal Care Co.'s Banana Boat, and Beiersdorf AG's Coppertone, reports said. It started with findings of benzene in such products by an analytical lab called Valisure in Connecticut.

Reports also said the move had raised questions about safety of aerosol in person hygiene products.

The problem mainly arises from the propellants used to spray the personal-care products from the cans. Unilever said this was the case with its dry shampoo recall, the media reports said.

FAQ:

When was Unilever founded?
Unilever was founded on September 2nd, 1929.

What is the chemical composition of benzene?
An organic compound with the formula C6H6