Benzoyl Peroxide Acne Products Lawsuit

Cancer-Causing Chemical Found in Acne Products

High levels of the cancer-causing chemical benzene have been detected in popular acne products containing benzoyl peroxide, according to a report by the independent laboratory Valisure.

Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen by public health agencies like the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). It can be found in gasoline, pesticides, and other toxic substances.

The testing showed that some acne products contained over 800 times the benzene concentration limit set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

“[T]he benzene in benzoyl peroxide products is coming from the benzoyl peroxide itself, sometimes at hundreds of times the conditional FDA limit.”
– David Light, Valisure co-founder and president

Valisure noted that the breakdown of benzoyl peroxide into benzene may speed up under high temperatures, like when the products are left inside a hot car. When this happens, the benzene “can leak out of some product packages and pose a potential inhalation risk,” the lab said.

While Valisure has urged the FDA to recall benzoyl peroxide acne products, millions of consumers may have already been impacted.

List of Benzene Acne Products

Valisure tested 66 over-the-counter and prescription benzoyl peroxide acne creams, gels, lotions, and washes for benzene. Many were found to contain dangerous levels of the carcinogen.

Brands of benzoyl peroxide skin products that may contain high levels of benzene include:

• CeraVe^®
• Clean & Clear®
• Clearasil^®
• Clinique^® by Estee Lauder™
• CVS Pharmacy Inc./CVS Health Corp.
• Equate™ by Walmart
• Harris
• La Roche-Posay^®
• Neutrogena^®
• PanOxyl^®
• Proactiv^®
• Sandra Lee MD (SLMD^®)
• Target Up & Up™
• Walgreens

This is not a complete list — many other brands of benzoyl peroxide acne treatments may have put consumers at risk of benzene exposure.

Can I File a Benzene Acne Lawsuit?

You may qualify to file a benzene acne lawsuit if you or a loved one:

• Used an acne treatment product that contained benzoyl peroxide
• Developed cancer or another health problem as a result

Benzene has been linked to nervous system disorders and several types of cancer, like leukemia, multiple myeloma, and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Since acne is a common skin condition, especially among teenagers and young adults, millions of Americans are at risk of developing cancer from benzoyl peroxide products they trusted were safe to use.

Steps to File an Acne Benzoyl Peroxide Lawsuit

Acne benzoyl peroxide lawsuits allege that manufacturers were aware of benzoyl peroxide’s potential to break down into benzene but failed to warn the public.

The personal injury lawyers that LawFirm.com works with can handle all aspects of a benzene acne lawsuit on your behalf, so you can prioritize your health and spending time with loved ones.

The basic steps involved in a benzene acne cancer lawsuit include:

1. Contacting LawFirm.com: Our case managers will provide you with a free case review, so you can learn about your legal options and connect with a top benzene lawyer if you have a case.
2. Gathering evidence: Your lawyer will collect evidence linking your cancer to the benzoyl acne products you used and showing how you’ve been affected. This evidence may include your medical records, acne medication prescriptions, and receipts for over-the-counter acne treatments you’ve purchased.
3. Filing your benzoyl peroxide lawsuit: Your legal team will file your lawsuit before any deadlines. The companies that made and sold the benzoyl peroxide acne treatments that made you sick will be sued.
4. Negotiating a benzene lawsuit settlement: Most product liability lawsuits end in out-of-court settlements. If a settlement isn’t reached, your attorney can argue your case in court and fight for the compensation you deserve.

You can be confident that your lawyer will fight to get you as much compensation as quickly as possible.

Get Help From a Benzoyl Peroxide Lawyer

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There are no upfront or hourly fees to work with the attorneys in our network, and they can help families in all 50 states.