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Benzinga
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Shivani Kumaresan

P&G Recalls Some Aerosol Dry Conditioner, Shampoo Spray Products Citing Cancer Risk

  • Procter & Gamble Co (NYSE:PG) has issued a voluntary recall of some aerosol dry conditioner spray products and aerosol dry shampoo spray products.
  • The products recalled are from Pantene, Aussie, Herbal Essences, and Waterl<ss produced in the U.S. This recall is in addition to previously discontinued aerosol dry shampoo products from Old Spice and Hair Food due to benzene detected in some products. 
  • The recall follows recent reports indicating benzene traces in some aerosol spray products.
  • Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin, resulting in cancers.
  • The company has disclosed the production code ranges that are subject to recall. The affected products are packaged in aerosol cans.
  • Price Action: PG shares are trading lower by 1.06% at $159.41 on the last check Friday.
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