Unilever recently announced a voluntary recall of 19 popular dry shampoo aerosol products sold in the United States due to concerns about benzene, a chemical known to cause cancer. The recalled products were produced before October 2021 and retailers have been notified to pull the affected products from shelves. The recall includes popular brands such as Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI, and TRESemmé. The complete list of affected products and consumer codes can be found on the UnileverRecall.com website.
Benzene is not an ingredient in any of the recalled products, but likely came as the result of other petroleum products such as butane, which if not refined properly can end up containing other components like benzene. Benzene is a human carcinogen and exposure to it can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin, and it can result in cancers including leukemia and blood cancer.
Consumers who purchased the affected aerosol dry shampoo products should stop using them immediately and visit UnileverRecall.com for reimbursement instructions[[5]](https://www....
