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July 14, 2021, 10:26 PM

J&J Recalls Sunscreens After Carcinogen Found in Some Sprays (1)

Anna Edney
Anna Edney
Bloomberg News
Riley Griffin
Riley Griffin
Bloomberg News

Johnson & Johnson is voluntarily recalling some spray aerosol sunscreen from the market amid concerns that the products could be contaminated with a cancer-causing chemical.

The company said in a statement Wednesday that it is recalling all lots of five Neutrogena and Aveeno brand aerosol sunscreen product lines after testing identified low levels of benzene in some samples.

The company said consumers should stop using the affected products and appropriately discard them. Consumers should contact their physician or health-care provider if they have any questions, concerns or have experienced any problems related to using the products, J&J said.

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