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The U.S. FDA Warns of Hand Sanitizer Brand With ‘Unacceptable Levels’ of Cancer-Causing Chemicals

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Mon, 2021-10-11 17:56 — mike kraft
The FDA Warns of Hand Sanitizer Brand With ‘Unacceptable Levels’ of Cancer-Causing Chemicals Certain ArtNaturals hand sanitizers contain benzene, acetaldehyde, and acetal contaminants, the FDA found. Consumers are urged to stop using them now. Jake Smith Yahoo

 

  • The FDA is advising consumers to avoid unscented ArtNaturals hand sanitizers, which contain “unacceptable levels” of benzene, acetaldehyde, and acetal.

  • The first two contaminants are known carcinogens, while the third can irritate the upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin.

  • Consumers are urged to stop using ArtNaturals hand sanitizers immediately and throw the products away, ideally in a hazardous waste container.

  • ...  After testing the brand’s scent-free hand sanitizers, the FDA found benzene, acetaldehyde, and acetal contaminants in multiple products. Although it’s unclear what risks these compounds pose in hand sanitizer, the FDA recommends avoiding products containing high levels of any of the chemicals. ...

 

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