“Product testing identified unexpected levels of benzene in some batches of these aerosol sunscreens. In a statement on its website Banana Boat explained that after consulting with the TGA, and ‘out of an abundance of caution’, the recall was enacted. Banana Boat Dry Balance Very High Protection Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+, AUST L 342636.Banana Boat Simply Protect Kids Very High Protection Sunscreen Lotion Spray SPF 50+, AUST L 311003.Banana Boat Ultra Very High Protection Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+, AUST L 206508.The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says Edgewell Personal Care Australia Pty Ltd is recalling all batches of the following ‘Banana Boat’ sunscreen sprays (aerosol sunscreen) because benzene has been detected in four batches of the products supplied in Australia. It follows the recall of other sunscreens late last year for the same issue. Only the batches above are being recalled. Baby Bum Mineral SPF50+ Lotion 88mL, batch numbers N1118B and N1118C.NIVEA Sun Protect & Moisture SPF50+ Roll On 65ml, batch number 12669940BN.NIVEA Sun Protect & Moisture SPF30 Lotion 200ml, batch number 12640440-BN.Cancer Council Sensitive Sunscreen SPF50+ 200mL (Pump), batch number 1099751.Cancer Council Sensitive Sunscreen SPF50+ 110mL (Tube), batch number 1103178.2XP SPF50+ Bronze Protect Sunscreen Lotion (70mL), batch number 1102889.If you have any concerns or questions about benzene and use of sunscreens, please speak to your health professional.” Recalled Sunscreen #SUNSCREEN RECALL UPDATE#“We will update this information if additional products are identified and recall actions start. “Other products may be added to the table in the next few weeks as the TGA investigations continue,” the TGA outlined in a statement. The Therapeutic Goods Administration has updated its recall, calling on anyone with the affected products to return them to place of purchase or request a refund. ►Lowe's first responder discount: Lowe's to give 10% discount to nurses, firefighters, police and doctors ahead of First Responders Dayįollow USA TODAY reporter Kelly Tyko on Twitter: For shopping news, tips and deals, join us on our Shopping Ninjas Facebook group.The list of popular sunscreens recalled over the detection of potentially cancer-causing chemical benzene continues to grow. ►Save better, spend better: Money tips and advice delivered right to your inbox. Pacific time or go to to request a product refund and for additional information.Ĭontributing: Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY How to get a refund for recalled Coppertone sunscreensĬonsumers can call 1-88 with questions Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. Travel-size Coppertone Sport Spray SPF 50, 1.6-ounce aerosol sunscreen spray: Lot number TN00BU3. UPC 00072140028817.Ĭoppertone Sport Mineral SPF 50, 5-ounce aerosol sunscreen spray: Lot numbers TN008KU and TN008KV. UPC 00072140028824.Ĭoppertone Pure & Simple Baby SPF 50, 5-ounce aerosol sunscreen spray: Lot numbers TN009GH, TN0083K and TN0083J. UPC 00072140028824.Ĭoppertone Pure & Simple Kids SPF 50, 5-ounce aerosol sunscreen spray: Lot numbers TN00857, TN00CJV, TN00854 and TN00855. Here are the impacted products and the lot numbers included in the recall:Ĭoppertone Pure & Simple SPF 50, 5-ounce aerosol sunscreen spray: Lot numbers TN00CJ4 and TN00BR2. The brands include Neutrogena, Sun Bum, CVS Health and Fruit of the Earth. The company’s citizen petition called on the FDA to recall 40 sunscreen and after-sun care products found to contain higher levels of benzene. The recall comes more than two months after Johnson & Johnson recalled select Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreens in July after low levels of benzene were found in products. ►Target Deal Days 2021: Target announces the return of 'Deal Days' and new holiday price match guaranteeĬoppertone said in a statement that it has "not received any reports of adverse events related to this recall." ► Recalls you need to know about: Check out USA TODAY's curated database of consumer product recalls for the latest information 10 and June 15.Īccording to a recall notice posted on the Food & Drug Administration's website, the affected products were sold at retailers nationwide and include: Pure & Simple SPF 50, Pure & Simple Kids SPF 50, Pure & Simple Baby SPF 50, Sport Mineral SPF 50 and travel-size Coppertone Sport Spray SPF 50. The company announced the recall Thursday of 12 lots of sunscreen and advised consumers to stop using the affected products, which were manufactured between Jan. Coppertone is voluntarily recalling five of its aerosol sunscreen products due to the presence of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure.
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