Benzene Acne Product Litigation Attorneys in Texas

Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tested dozens of acne treatment products after receiving independent laboratory reports that benzene might be present. The agency confirmed that several products contained unsafe levels of benzene, leading to multiple voluntary recalls.

According to the FDA:

• Contamination was found in benzoyl peroxide-based acne products, including sprays, gels, and cleansers.
• Many of these products were sold over the counter and marketed to teens and young adults, a population especially vulnerable to chemical exposure over time.
• The problem appears to stem from product degradation during storage, especially in warm or humid environments.

Additional insights were shared by researchers at Yale School of Medicine, who emphasized the importance of understanding the chemical instability of acne treatment products and the risks of long-term exposure to even low levels of benzene. In a publication shared by Yale School of Medicine, it was argued that “because there are many other ways to treat acne that do not involve benzoyl peroxide, there is no acceptable level of benzene in acne products”.

Potentially Dangerous Benzene Acne Control Products 

Benzene contamination has been found in:

• Aerosol acne sprays
• Benzoyl peroxide creams and gels
• Spot treatments
• Facial cleansers marketed as acne-fighting

While some acne treatment products were recalled voluntarily, others may still be in circulation or sitting on consumers’ shelves. If you’ve used an acne treatment product regularly over the past several years and later developed a serious illness like leukemia, you may be eligible to file a claim. Even if you don’t remember the exact brand, our attorneys can help investigate which products may have been linked to your diagnosis if we think your case has the grounds to start a claim and that we’re the right fit for it.

Who May Be Eligible to File an Acne Product Lawsuit?

You may qualify to file a lawsuit related to unsafe benzene acne products if:

• You used benzoyl peroxide-based acne treatments regularly or long-term
• You were diagnosed with:
  • Leukemia (especially acute myeloid leukemia)
  • Non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma
  • Other blood cancers or bone marrow disorders
• You have a limited family history of cancer and no known genetic predisposition

If you’re not sure, don’t assume you don’t have the grounds to start a claim. Every case is different, and our team can help you evaluate your eligibility based on the available medical and product use evidence. Initial consultations are free, so you don’t have to pay anything to sit down with our team and find out.

What Damages May Be Recovered?

If your cancer or illness can be linked to benzene exposure from acne products, you may be able to seek compensation for:

• Medical expenses (past and future)
• Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, or bone marrow transplants
• Lost wages or diminished earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Reduced life expectancy and enjoyment of life
• Wrongful death damages for surviving family members

At this time, most benzene acne product lawsuits are likely to be handled as mass torts. Through a mass tort, plaintiffs and their attorneys may have a simpler time sharing evidence, and the outcome of one case could influence the outcome of another through case precedence. However, each plaintiff’s case and damages will be evaluated on an individual basis, not banded together as they are in a class action.