Several batches of a Neutrogena sunscreen have been withdrawn in Australia due to the presence of benzene, a carcinogenic chemical
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousAll expiration dated 30 August 2023 (or earlier) batches of a Neutrogena branded sunscreen have been recalled by Johnson & Johnson in Australia. The Department of Health posted the alert on its website, noting that the cause of the recall is the possible presence of benzene, a carcinogenic chemical.
After that, a few weeks ago, Johnson & Johnson recalled all the batches of 5 spray sun creams under the Neutrogena and Aveeno brands in the US due to the presence of traces of benzene, a new recall concerns this time in Australia. (Read also: Sunscreens, carcinogenic chemical found: Johnson & Johnson withdraws Neutrogena and Aveeno in the US)
The new recall relates to the Ultra Sheer Body Mist Spray solare SPF 50+, Neutrogena brand sunscreen spray.
After benzene was detected in some batches, all products with a certain expiration date were withdrawn as a precaution.
As stated on the Department of Health, Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website:
All lots with an expiration date of 30 August 2023 the precedent they must not be used due to possible health risks related to benzene.
Those who bought this product must not use it and are obviously entitled to a refund. In the meantime, all the creams still on the market have been withdrawn, so the tainted solar has been effectively taken off the market.
What is benzene and what are the risks?
Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen, therefore it is a substance that could potentially cause cancer, depending on the level and extent of exposure.
It is not an ingredient that is generally found in sunscreens but unfortunately it can contaminate them in some way, as also testified by the investigation of an online pharmacy in the United States that found the presence of benzene in 78 sunscreen products. and after sun.
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The Australian TGA places strict limits on benzene which must be below a concentration of 2 parts per million (ppm) in medicines. This also includes sunscreen products which, in Australia, are listed as medicines.
Solar tests, conducted directly by manufacturer Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc, instead found benzene at concentrations below 3 ppm in 2 of the 17 batches supplied to Australia.
Exposure to benzene in this sunscreen product, at detected levels, is not expected to cause serious adverse health effects, but it was still necessary to recall sunscreen to reduce the risk to consumers.
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Fonte: Australian Government
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