FDA Warns of Hand Sanitizer Brand With ‘Unacceptable Levels’ of Cancer-Causing Chemicals
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. Time to check your pockets and purse: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning of cancer-causing contaminants in a popular hand sanitizer brand’s products.released on October 4, the FDA announced it had found “unacceptable levels” of benzene and other cancer- and irritation-causing contaminants in ArtNaturals hand sanitizers. The agency urges consumers to stop using all ArtNaturals hand sanitizers after multiple failed attempts to contact the California-based company.
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