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Exposure to benzene in this sunscreen product, at the levels detected, would not be expected to cause serious adverse health effects, but to reduce the risk to consumers, Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd is recalling all batches of the affected product supplied within Australia. Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc product testing detected benzene at concentrations less than 3 ppm in 2 of the 17 batches supplied in Australia. This includes sunscreen products that are listed medicines in Australia. The TGA has limits on these types of solvents and benzene must be below a concentration of 2 parts per million (ppm) in medicines.
It is not an ingredient in this product but is sometimes used in medicine manufacturing processes. What is benzene and what are the risks?īenzene is classified as a human carcinogen, a substance that could potentially cause cancer depending on the level and extent of exposure. What should I do?Īll batches with an expiry date of 30th August 2023 or earlier should not be used due to possible health risks linked to benzene.Ĭonsumers should discard the products and visit the website to request a refund.Īll unsold product will be removed from the market.
Johnson & Johnson Pacific Pty Ltd is recalling all batches of Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+ (aerosol sunscreen), AUST L 202301, because benzene has been detected in some batches supplied in Australia.
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