Banana Boat Sunscreen Spray Recall Issued in Australia Due to Presence of Benzene
The recall affects Banana Boat sunscreen spray products sold at retailers in Australia, as well as sold online internationally.
The recall affects Banana Boat sunscreen spray products sold at retailers in Australia, as well as sold online internationally.
The FDA reminds drug manufacturers it is their responsibility to ensure benzene contamination does not occur in finished products released to the public.
The recalled sunscreen sprays are believed to contain a chemical which degrades into a form of benzene contamination over time.
Agency can only warn consumers about certain dangerous products and hope the manufacturers issue voluntary recalls under current regulatory authority
The details and final approval of the Aveeno and Neutrogena settlement agreement is expected later this month.
Study comes amid closer scrutiny of sunscreen product ingredients due to revelations that many contain the cancer-causing chemical benzene.
Benzene in recalled sunscreen linked to increased risk of cancer and other health concerns, according to allegations raised in class action lawsuits