Litigation Intel
Benzene in Sunscreen and Acne Products
Testing found benzene in benzoyl peroxide acne treatments, sunscreens and dry shampoos, prompting recalls and cancer claims.
Litigation involves active personal injury and consumer filings regarding benzene exposure in skincare, driven by independent laboratory testing and subsequent regulatory petitions.
Score breakdown
Four dimensions, each 0-100, generated by AI from the recent signal feed plus general knowledge of the tort.
Momentum centers on recent benzoyl peroxide acne filings following laboratory petitions, while sunscreen contamination activity has cooled significantly.
Benzene is an established carcinogen, supported by testing showing product degradation and contamination, though topical absorption levels remain contested.
Plaintiff firms maintain steady digital advertising and client intake campaigns, particularly targeting users of over the counter acne treatments.
Litigation remains in preliminary phases, characterized by early class action filings and initial motion to dismiss battles.
Scores are generated by AI from public sources for market research. They are not legal advice or a prediction of any outcome.
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Signal feed
5 recent signals across news, FDA, PubMed, and court sources.
- ⚠️ fda·openFDA·edunn clarity, BP Treatment Cleanser 10% (Benzoyl Peroxide 10%), 7 oz (201g) Uptown Medi Spa, Phoenix, AZ.
Chemical Contamination: This recall has been initiated due to elevated levels of benzene that was discovered during post consume awareness with benzoyl peroxide products.
- ⚠️ fda·openFDA·Secret OUTLAST Dry Spray, (Aluminum chlorohydrate 23.5%), Antiperspirant, Protecting Powder, Topical spray can 3.8 oz (107 g), Dist. by: Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH 45202. NDC: 69423-478-10, UPC 0 37000 74772 7
CGMP Deviation; manufactured at the same facility where other lots were found to be contaminated with benzene
- ⚠️ fda·openFDA·Coppertone SPORT MINERAL 50 Sunscreen Spray (To Deliver) Zinc Oxide 24.08%, NET WT 5 OZ (142 g) can, Beiersdorf Inc., Wilton, CT 06897 UPC 0 72140 02870 1
Chemical contamination; presence of benzene
- ⚠️ fda·openFDA·Goose Creek Hand Sanitizer aloe Watermelon Lemonade, Anti-Bacterial Spray, 3.38 FL. OZ. (100 mL), Goose Creek www.GooseCreekCandle.com, 1498 S. Wallace Wilkinson Blvd., Liberty, KY 42539, UPC 814630 02423 3
Chemical contamination: product found to be contaminated with methanol (wood alcohol), benzene and acetaldehyde.
- ⚠️ fda·openFDA·screamin' hot (capsaicin) Pain Relieving Gel, 0.03%, packaged in a) 2 OZ (57g) tubes, UPC 7 50263 80072 4; b) 5 oz. (141g) tubes, UPC 7 50263 80007 6; and c) 16 oz. (454g) bottles, UPC 7 50263 80076 2; MFD FOR: Toast Products, 400 Sproul Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15136; NDC 52099-8005.
CGMP Deviations: Products manufactured with an ingredient that exceed the benzene levels allowed in drug products.