Banana Boat’s parent company has recalled a batch of its sunscreen spray because it contained trace levels of benzene, a carcinogen, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said. I was.
Edgewell Personal Care, which owns the Banana Boat, Nationwide recall on Friday About three batches of SPF 30 hair and scalp sunscreen products found to contain carcinogens, according to the FDA
“Consumers should immediately stop using affected products and dispose of them properly,” the official said.
The lot codes on the bottom of the cans for the three recalled batches are 20016AF, 20084BF, and 21139AF with expiration dates of December 2022, February 2023, and April 2024. All recalled spray cans are 6 oz.
“There are no other Banana Boat products covered by this recall, and consumers may continue to use them safely and as intended,” the FDA said.
Benzene is not an ingredient in Banana Boat products, but it is part of the propellant that sprays the sunscreen out of the can. Sunscreen was sold online and in stores.
“Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, or through the skin, can cause cancers such as leukemia, blood cancers of the bone marrow, blood disorders, and can be life-threatening.”
Low levels of benzene are found in products such as plastics and detergents, gas stations, cigarette smoke, automobile exhaust, and industrial emissions. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionBenzene can cause cells not to function properly and can damage the immune system.
“The severity of benzene poisoning depends on the amount, route, and length of time of exposure,” says the CDC.
People are exposed to trace levels of benzene in the environment. According to the FDA, there have been no reported adverse effects associated with banana boat sunscreens, but consumers should contact their health care provider if they experience any problems.
“We know our customers love our products, and we are taking this recall very seriously,” said Banana Boat. said on its website.
Similar benzene-related recalls have occurred in the past. Johnson & Johnson last year issued a recall of some Neutrogena and Avino sunscreen sprays after tests found low levels of benzene.
Banana Boat will provide refunds to purchasers of these products. For more information, consumers should visit the following website: banana boat site Or call us at 1-888-686-3988.