Unilever - a multinational company whose products range from food, spices and ice cream to beauty and personal care products - has recalled some dry shampoos (dry shmapoo) from brands such as Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI and TRESemmé. due to the possible presence of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer.

The affected products were manufactured before October 2021 and distributed to retailers across the US, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in a statement .

They include products such as Dove Dry Shampoo Volume and Fullness , Dove Dry Shampoo Fresh Coconut , Nexxus Dry Shampoo Refreshing Mist and Suave Professionals Dry Shampoo Refresh and Revive.

Benzene is a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, through the mouth and through the skin, and can result in cancers, including leukemia and blood cancers, according to the recall notice.

Consumers should stop using the products and visit UnileverRecall.com for instructions on how to get a refund, the FDA said.