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Unilever Sued Over Tresemmé

Plaintiffs claim DMDM hydantoin puts consumers at risk.

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By: TOM BRANNA

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A popular preservative is under fire after a class action lawsuit claims that Unilever failed to warn consumers about the risks associated with using Tresemmé Keratin Smooth shampoo since the formula contains DMDM hydantoin, a preservative that is also a formaldehyde donor. Unilever is ranked No. 1 in The International Top 30, Happi's annual look at the leading household and personal products companies with headquarters outside the US. However, the Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR), an in...

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