Johnson & Johnson Recalls Neutrogena + Aveeno Sunscreen
Just in time for the summer beach season: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. has issued a voluntary recall that covers all lots of five Neutrogena and Aveeno aerosol sunscreen products. The concern is with low levels of benzene that have been identified in some sampling of the products.
While there have been no adverse reactions to the products at the present time - and, while the levels of benzene present in the sampling is low , Johnson & Johnson is recalling the sunscreens due to the fact that the chemical has been classified as a human carcinogen - a substance that could potentially cause cancer depending on the level and extent of the exposure .
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Sunscreen recall: Neutrogena, Aveeno products recalled over benzene
By Chris Williams article
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