Acne Cream Class Action Lawsuit Filed Over Benzene in Clean and Clear, Neutrogena
Independent researchers found high levels of benzene in acne creams containing benzoyl peroxide, including Clean and Clear and Neutrogena.
Independent researchers found high levels of benzene in acne creams containing benzoyl peroxide, including Clean and Clear and Neutrogena.
Lawsuit alleges teenage girl developed Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) from recalled Neutrogena suncreen, after regularly spraying aerosol products on her body that contained benzene and other cancer-causing chemicals.
Johnson & Johnson has agreed to give class members full refunds, to remove certain ingredients from its aerosol products, and to conduct better benzene testing as part of the spray sunscreen lawsuit settlement
The sunscreen benzene warning comes after several aerosol skin protection products were recalled due to high levels of the cancer-causing chemical.
Johnson & Johnson recalled Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreen aerosol products after an independent pharmacy discovered they contained high amounts of benzene.
The details and final approval of the Aveeno and Neutrogena settlement agreement is expected later this month.
Benzene in recalled sunscreen linked to increased risk of cancer and other health concerns, according to allegations raised in class action lawsuits