In the recall alert, the health department stressed that sunscreen use is critical to public health and the prevention of skin cancer. The Department of Health notes three of the affected sunscreens also contain oxybenzone and/or octinoxate, which are ingredients banned from sale or distribution in Hawaiʻi under state law that went into effect in January 2021. The recalled sunscreens were packaged in aerosol cans and distributed nationwide, including Hawaiʻi, through a variety of retailers. Johnson & Johnson says it is investigating the possible cause of contamination that led to the presence of benzene in their products. However, these products are being recalled to prevent further exposure. Based on current information, the health department says daily exposure to benzene in these sunscreen products would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences. Benzene is not an ingredient in sunscreen products and the levels of benzene found in the recalled products was low. Health officials say benzene is common in the environment, including in motor vehicle exhaust and cigarette smoke, and is known to cause cancer in humans. The health department says consumers should stop using the affected products, and discard or return them. The Hawaiʻi Department of Health is alerting residents and visitors that the company’s testing identified low levels of benzene in some samples of the products. (BIVN) – The Johnson & Johnson company is voluntarily recalling five NEUTROGENA® and AVEENO® aerosol sunscreen product lines. Recalled: NEUTROGENA® Beach Defense® aerosol sunscreen, NEUTROGENA® Cool Dry Sport aerosol sunscreen, NEUTROGENA® Invisible Daily™ defense aerosol sunscreen, NEUTROGENA® Ultra Sheer® aerosol sunscreen, and AVEENO® Protect + Refresh aerosol sunscreen.
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