Johnson and Johnson recalls some Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreens
Johnson & Johnson is issuing a voluntary recall for five Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreen lines in the United States after it said it discovered low levels of benzene in the products.
Posted: Jul 15, 2021 1:03 PM
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Johnson & Johnson is issuing a voluntary recall for five Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreen lines in the United States after it said it discovered low levels of benzene in the products.
The company is warning customers against using aerosol sprays Neutrogena Beach Defense, Neutrogena Cool Dry Sport, Neutrogena Invisible Daily, Neutrogena Ultra Sheer and Aveeno Protect + Refresh.
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By Allison Morrow, CNN Business
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US pharmacies pull Johnson & Johnson sunscreens off shelves over carcinogen concerns
J&J voluntarily recalled aerosol sunscreens after internal testing found low levels of benzene in some sprays.PHOTO: AFP
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Neutrogena, Aveeno sunscreens recalled due to traces of benzene found in samples
Matt Slocum/AP
Cans of Neutrogena UltraSheer aerosol sunscreen are seen, Thursday, July 15, 2021, in Marple Township, Pa. Johnson & Johnson is recalling five of its sunscreen products after testing found low levels of benzene - a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure in some product samples, the company said late Wednesday, July 14, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Johnson & Johnson is recalling five of its sunscreens after they tested on samples and found they contained low levels of benzene, which is a chemical that can potentially cause cancer.