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Do You Use Dry Shampoo? Here Is What You Should Know About The Recall

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Procter & Gamble is recalling 30 aerosol spray products due to concerning levels of benzene — which is a chemical known to cause cancer.

“The vast majority of our products are not part of this recall, including mousses, hairsprays, liquid shampoos, liquid conditioners, styling products, treatments, and unaffected aerosol dry shampoo spray,” P&G said. 

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Products that are under the Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, Hair Food and Waterl<ss brands are additionally included in the recall. 

“The vast majority of our products are not part of this recall, including mousses, hairsprays, liquid shampoos, liquid conditioners, styling products, treatments, and unaffected aerosol dry shampoo spray,” P&G said. 

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the human carcinogen benzene is “ubiquitous in the environment,” but too much of it can lead to various life-threatening cancers including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow, as well as blood disorders. Humans are able to be exposed to the toxin through inhalation, orally or through the skin.

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Recalled items can be identified by their production code. This can be found at the bottom of the spray cans. The following recalled P&G products are as follows: