On Friday, Proctor & Gamble issued a voluntarily recall for some of their hair care products sold in the US and Canada. These are from their Pantene and Herbal Essences brands, due to the presence of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical.
Exposure to benzene through the skin, orally or inhalation can result in cancers including leukemia, blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders.
P&G has not received any reports of adverse events related to their products.
The products that are effected by the recall:
If you have any of these products, stop using them immediately and dispose of them. Consumers can visit www.pantene.ca or www.herbalessences.ca for more information about the impacted products and to learn how to receive reimbursement for eligible products.
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