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3 Batches of Banana Boat Sunscreen Recalled Due to Benzene Risk On July 29, 2022, Edgewell Personal Care Company issued a recall of three batches of its Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 after it was determined that the batches contain benzene, a known carcinogen. According to Edgewell, benzene was found in the propellant that sprays the sunscreen out of the can. Benzene (more...)

A Common Men’s Grooming Product is Linked to Allergic Reactions and Serious Injuries In our youth-oriented culture, many men and women choose to dye their hair to hide grey and white strands. But men who use a common hair dye could be putting their health at risk. In 2019, a 62-year-old Florida man sued Combe Incorporated, the manufacturer of the popular Just for Men hair dye, after he (more...)

A Dangerous Weedkiller Linked to Cancer is Still on Store Shelves Roundup is one of the best-selling weedkillers in the nation, and its main ingredient called glyphosate is linked to deadly forms of cancer, including non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Despite this danger, it’s still on the market and can be purchased at many supermarkets and home improvement stores today. Legal action has been underway against Roundup and its (more...)

Asbestos Still Poses Health Problems to People Throughout the U.S. For decades, asbestos was prized in construction and manufacturing for its fire and chemical resistant properties. But over time, it became clear that exposure to asbestos was linked to serious health problems. The most severe of these health problems is a type of deadly lung cancer called mesothelioma. Thankfully, the usage of asbestos in construction (more...)