Johnson & Johnson recalls five Neutrogena, Aveeno sunscreen products containing traces of benzene

Johnson & Johnson recalls five Neutrogena, Aveeno sunscreen products containing traces of benzene

Johnson & Johnson said it is recalling five of its sunscreen products after traces of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure, were found in some samples. (Matt Slocum/AP)

Johnson & Johnson announced Wednesday that five of its aerosol sunscreen products are being recalled after some samples were found to contain low levels of benzene, a chemical linked to blood cancers such as leukemia.

The recall involves four Neutrogena sunscreen versions — Beach Defense aerosol sunscreen, Cool Dry Sport aerosol sunscreen, Invisible Daily Defense aerosol sunscreen and Ultra Sheer aerosol sunscreen — and Aveeno Protect + Refresh aerosol sunscreen. The health-care giant said in a statement that though using the products “would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences,” it voluntarily decided on the recall “out of an abundance of caution.”

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