Sunscreen recall: What the finding of a cancer-causing chemical means for you By: CNN
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN
(CNN) The burning heat of summer has us all reaching for sunscreens. But before you slather that product on your skin, first check to see if it is part of a voluntary recall by sunscreen brands Neutrogena and Aveeno.
The companies recently pulled several sunscreens from market shelves after independent testing had found they were contaminated with a cancer-causing chemical called benzene. Exposure to benzene increases the risk of developing leukemia and other blood disorders, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Sunscreen recall: Here's what you should know about cancer-causing chemicals wisn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from wisn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Johnson and Johnson recalls some Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreens localnews8.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from localnews8.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Sunscreen recall: Here's what you should know about cancer-causing chemicals kcci.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from kcci.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.