Tests show hand sanitizers contain cancer-causing solvent, but FDA lacks authority to recall them

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Nov 10, 2021 Tests show hand sanitizers contain cancer-causing solvent, but FDA lacks authority to recall them Benzene, a cancer-causing solvent, has been found in some brands of hand sanitizers. But the FDA can't force recalls of over-the-counter drug products — it can only pressure companies to recall them voluntarily through public warnings, underscoring regulators' lack of authority. Read More Follow Us Get the NBC News Mobile App Check out all NBC News newsletters here. 30 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10112 View in browser | Unsubscribe | Contact | Privacy