Johnson & Johnson has voluntarily recalled some spray sunscreens due to benzene contamination, a recognised carcinogen.
Neutrogena and Aveeno aerosol sunscreens are among the brands affected.
Experts explain why benzene can be toxic, how contamination might have happened, and why it's still important to use safe sunscreen this summer.
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On July 14, Johnson & Johnson announced a voluntary recall of several of its spray sunscreens after internal testing revealed low-level levels of benzene, a known carcinogen.
This comes on the heels of a shocking revelation by Valisure, a consumer product testing lab, which discovered benzene contamination in 78 different sunscreen and after-sun products. Sun Bum, Neutrogena, and CVS Health were among the brands affected, with spray sunscreens being the worst offenders in the majority of cases.
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HERE The voluntary recall affects five Neutrogena and Aveeno aerosol sunscreen product types. These, according to Johnson & Johnson, are:
- Neutrogena Beach Defense is an aerosol sunscreen from Neutrogena.
- Neutrogena Cool Dry Sport sunscreen aerosol
- Invisible Neutrogena Sunscreen aerosol for daily use
- Neutrogena Ultra Sheer is an aerosol sunscreen from Neutrogena.
- Aveeno Protect + Refresh sunscreen aerosol
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“We are recalling all lots of these specific aerosol sunscreen products out of an excess of caution,” Johnson & Johnson said in a news release. The Neutrogena and Aveeno websites have product photos and more information about lot recalls.
Johnson & Johnson said it is still investigating how the cancer-causing chemical ended up in the batches. According to experts, here's all you need to know about benzene and sunscreen safety.
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?Why can benzene be harmful
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, benzene is an organic chemical that is a known carcinogen, which means it has the potential to cause cancer (CDC). It causes cells to malfunction, such as preventing the bone marrow from creating enough red blood cells, resulting in anaemia. It can also harm the immune system by altering antibody levels in the blood and reducing the number of white blood cells. According to the CDC, long-term
exposure to benzene can cause leukaemia and other blood diseases.
According to board-certified dermatologist Ife J. Rodney, M.D., founding director of Eternal Dermatology + Aesthetics in Maryland, benzene can be present in "many detergents, colours, medications, and some skincare products." Dr. Rodney explains that the FDA allows benzene in tiny levels. “On the other hand, there are situations when products exceed the specified limit.”
According to Jamie Alan, Pharm.D., Ph.D., associate professor of pharmacology and toxicology at Michigan State University, “the potential for benzene to cause problems is dependent on the amount you are exposed to at any given time, as well as the total amount of benzene you are exposed to over your lifetime.”
However, Johnson & Johnson claims that the quantities of benzene identified during their tests are unlikely to be a problem. According to the business, “daily exposure to benzene in these aerosol sunscreen products at the levels discovered in our research would not be expected to induce severe health consequences.”
What should you do if you have one of these sunscreens
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If you have one of the above-mentioned sunscreens, Johnson & Johnson recommends discarding it and calling the firm at 1-800-458-1673 with any concerns or to receive a refund. Contact your doctor if you feel any health problems are linked to using one of these sunscreens.
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