Johnson & Johnson recalls Neutrogena Beach Defense sunscreen spray (SPF 60+) due to benzene contamination. Consumers should stop using affected products immediately.
Chemical Contamination: presence of benzene
Johnson & Johnson is recalling Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray with SPF 60+ because it contains benzene, a chemical known to be harmful. This recall affects products sold between 2021 and 2023. Using this product could pose a risk of health issues if benzene is absorbed through the skin.
Benzene is a chemical that can be harmful when absorbed through the skin. The presence of benzene in this sunscreen product may cause health risks if the product is applied to the skin and benzene is absorbed.
Anyone who owns or uses the Neutrogena Beach Defense sunscreen spray with SPF 60+ sold between 2021 and 2023. People who apply the product to their skin are most at risk of potential health effects from benzene exposure.
Check for the product name 'Neutrogena Beach Defense water+sun protection sunscreen spray' with SPF 60+. The product was sold between 2021 and 2023 and has a net weight of 8.5 ounces (240 g).
Immediately stop using the recalled Neutrogena Beach Defense sunscreen spray and discard it if you have it.
No, the product contains benzene, a chemical that can be harmful when absorbed through the skin. Do not use this product.
Discard the product immediately and contact Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc. for further instructions.
This product was sold between 2021 and 2023.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Neutrogena to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall D-0845-2021 — Neutrogena Neutrogena Hello, I own a Neutrogena that is covered by recall D-0845-2021 from Neutrogena. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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