Sunscreen recall: Neutrogena, Aveeno products recalled over benzene
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Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Spray Broad Spectrum SPF 70Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Spray Broad Spectrum SPF 70 (Credit: Neutrogena)
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J - Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. issued a voluntary recall Wednesday over certain Neutrogena and Aveeno aerosol sunscreen products due to the presence of benzene a cancer-causing chemical.
The recall includes Neutrogena’s Beach Defense, Cool Dry Sport, Invisible Daily defense and Ultra Sheer aerosol sunscreens as well as Aveeno’s Protect + Refresh aerosol sunscreen.
According to a company statement, benzene is a human carcinogen that could potentially cause cancer depending on the level of exposure. The organic chemical compound is present in the environment with humans being exposed to it daily from multiple sources. Benzene can be absorbed through the skin or ingested oral
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Johnson & Johnson recalls Aveeno, Neutrogena spray sunscreen products
FILE PHOTO: The logo of healthcare company Johnson & Johnson is seen in front of an office building in Zug, Switzerland July 20, 2016. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann
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REUTERS: Johnson & Johnson said on Wednesday (Jul 14) it is voluntarily recalling all lots of five Neutrogena and Aveeno brand aerosol sunscreen products from the market after detecting a cancer-causing chemical in some samples.
After internal testing identified low levels of benzene in some samples, J&J said it has decided to recall these products from the market.
(Reuters) - Johnson & Johnson said on Wednesday it is voluntarily recalling all lots of five Neutrogena and Aveeno brand aerosol sunscreen products from the market after detecting a cancer-causing chemical in some samples. After internal testing identified low levels of benzene in some samples, J&J said it has decided to recall these products from the market. Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen, a substance that could potentially cause cancer depending on the level and extent of exposure. While benzene is not an ingredient in any of our sunscreen products, it was detected in some samples of the impacted aerosol sunscreen finished products, the company said.
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