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U.S. Veterans’ Leukemia Diagnoses May Be a Result of Military-Wide “Solvent” Usage and Other Benzene-Related Exposure

May 18, 2022

U.S. Veterans’ Leukemia Diagnoses May Be a Result of Military-Wide “Solvent” Usage and Other Benzene-Related Exposure

May 18, 2022

It can take years after exposure to benzene for acute diseases like leukemia to appear. But studies show there is a link, and Gail Trauco, an oncology nurse and a longtime patient advocate, is leading a team of medical experts to support veterans who have been exposed to benzene products like “Solvent” during military active duty.

What Is Benzene?

Benzene is an aromatic...

Bayer Recalls Anti-Fungal Sprays Because Cancer-Causing Benzene Found

February 22, 2022

Bayer Recalls Anti-Fungal Sprays Because Cancer-Causing Benzene Found

February 22, 2022

Feeling drowsy or dizzy, even having frequent persistent headaches, could be signs of many things—but for users of products with benzene, a known carcinogen, these symptoms could be the first signs of cancer.

In What Products is Benzene Found?

Several companies removed products from the market in 2021 for the safety of their consumers. In July, Johnson & Johnson recalled...

What Are the Dangers of Benzene? FAQs About Benzene

February 1, 2022 Benzene Exposure

What Are the Dangers of Benzene? FAQs About Benzene

February 1, 2022

In March of this year, pharmaceutical testing company Valisure announced it discovered that 78 sunscreen products on the market contain benzene. In May of this year, the company released its findings that 44 hand sanitizer brands also contain the chemical, which is often tied to serious health risks, including benzene-related cancers. A closer look at benzene reveals it shows up in any number...

Sunscreens and Exposure to Cancer-Causing Chemicals: What You Need to Know

January 6, 2022 Benzene Exposure 

Sunscreens and Exposure to Cancer-Causing Chemicals: What You Need to Know

January 6, 2022

Independent laboratory Valisure recently announced that it discovered the known carcinogen benzene in 78 sunscreens and after-sun products, including popular brands Neutrogena, Aveeno and Banana Boat, after testing nearly 300 products from 69 different companies.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) lists benzene as a carcinogen and benzene has been linked...

New EPA Rollbacks Threaten Benzene Exposure

November 17, 2021

New EPA Rollbacks Threaten Benzene Exposure

November 17, 2021

When the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was first established under the Nixon Administration in 1970, it was tasked with conserving energy and natural resources, reducing hazardous waste, disposing of it, and ensuring environmentally sound management of that waste. Over the years, the agency developed regulations in collaboration with states to safeguard these goals, particularly...

Benzene Found in J&J Sunscreen

August 25, 2021 benzene law firm

Benzene Found in J&J Sunscreen

August 25, 2021

Johnson & Johnson Recalls Five Sunscreen Products due to Low Levels of Benzene

On Wednesday, July 14, 2021, Johnson & Johnson (“J&J”) announced a voluntary recall on five of its aerosol sunscreen products sold under its Neutrogena and Aveeno brands. Internal testing on samples from the products showed “low levels” of benzene. According to J&J’s press release on...

Benzene Found in Water Distribution System Amid Wildfire

April 27, 2021 Benzene Exposure 

Benzene Found in Water Distribution System Amid Wildfire

April 27, 2021

In recent years, promises to rebuild burned houses and ruined towns have become frequent in the United States. It is a natural reaction to the increasing wildfires that threaten entire communities around the country, particularly those in western states. While every displaced neighbor returning to their home following such a catastrophe hopes that the town will remain safe, experts now warn...

Largest U.S. Refinery Releases Benzene Amid Hurricane Shutdown

March 3, 2021 cancer-causing benzene

Largest U.S. Refinery Releases Benzene Amid Hurricane Shutdown

March 3, 2021

In the early morning of August 27th, 2020, Hurricane Laura made landfall near the Texas-Louisiana coastline as a deadly Category 4 hurricane. After being declared the tenth-strongest U.S. hurricane by wind speed on record, it comes as no surprise that Laura has inflicted an estimated $14 billion in insured damages and caused the death of 77 people. Though the worst of the storm has passed,...

Is the U.S. Occupational Benzene Exposure Limit Safe?

December 29, 2020

Is the U.S. Occupational Benzene Exposure Limit Safe?

December 29, 2020

Researcher’s findings in a 2017 study confirmed a long-tested and proven fact – benzene has toxic effects on blood and bone marrow. The research suggests that benzene exposure could be toxic to workers even at levels below the U.S. occupational standard of 1 part per million (ppm). This discovery leaves those who operate at the nationally recommended limit at risk of developing...

Novel Treatment Options: A Substantial Step Forward for AML Patients

September 15, 2020

Novel Treatment Options: A Substantial Step Forward for AML Patients

September 15, 2020

While cancer appears in many forms due to genetic or environmental influence, some cancers are more environmentally controlled than others. This is true of blood cancers, and more specifically, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). Countless studies have linked AML to exposure of to benzene, a highly toxic chemical used for industrial purposes. While Leukemia has no definitive cure, various treatment...

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