Johnson & Johnson is recalling sunscreens due to low levels of benzene, a carcinogen
July 15, 2021 / 7:20 PM / CBS/AP Chemical tied to cancer found in popular sunscreens
Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday that it is recalling five of its sunscreen products after some samples were found to contain low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure.
The affected products, packaged in aerosol cans, are Aveeno Protect + Refresh aerosol sunscreen, and four Neutrogena sunscreen versions: Beach Defense aerosol sunscreen, CoolDry Sport aerosol sunscreen, Invisible Daily Defense aerosol sunscreen and UltraSheer aerosol sunscreen.
The recall includes all can sizes and all levels of sun protection factor, or SPF. The products were distributed nationwide through retailers.
Recalled sunscreens may contain cancer causing chemical benzene
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Johnson & Johnson recalls sunscreen products due to benzene traces
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