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Store-brand cold medicines found to contain cancer-causing chemical

 
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 Dr. Know
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Aug 21, 2024 5:08 am
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When cold and flu season comes around, it’s not uncommon to flock to the nearest pharmacy for something to relieve the symptoms. However, an analysis and report issued by Bloomberg News may have many consumers rethinking which package of cold medicine they’re reaching for. 

Researchers retained by the news outlet found that store-brand versions of Mucinex found at Walgreens, CVS, Walmart, and Target contain a cancer-causing chemical, benzene.  

https://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/store-brand-cold-medicines-found-to-contain-cancer-causing-chemical-081924.html


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