CVS Pulls Sun-Care Products After Carcinogen Benzene Found
- Pharmacy chain is pausing sales of two aloe vera products
- Company is working with supplier to determine next steps
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CVS Health Corp. has halted the sale of two sun-care products found to contain the carcinogen benzene a day after Johnson & Johnson issued a voluntary recall of five sunscreen sprays also contaminated with the chemical.
The actions by the two health-care giants came after an independent testing lab first reported finding the cancer-causing chemical in the products to regulators earlier this year. Benzene can be absorbed through the skin, inhaled or ingested, and health risks vary depending on level and duration of exposure.