Event

Recall of Neutrogena and Aveeno aerosol sunscreens

July 2021 recall of five aerosol sunscreen lines after tests found low levels of benzene.

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Johnson & Johnson recalled the products (through Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.) Primary record 1
Neutrogena four of the five lines Primary record 1
Aveeno one of the five lines Primary record 1
U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted the recall; advises people to keep using sunscreen Primary record 2

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Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Specific NEUTROGENA and AVEENO Aerosol Sunscreen Products Due to the Presence of Benzene (company announcement posted by FDA), U.S. Food and Drug Administration, 14 Jul 2021. Primary record
Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (JJCI) is voluntarily recalling all lots of five NEUTROGENA® and AVEENO® aerosol sunscreen product lines to the consumer level.
Internal testing identified low levels of benzene in some samples of the products.
Frequently Asked Questions on Benzene Contamination in Drugs, U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Primary record
Certain products, including hand sanitizers, aerosols (spray), including antiperspirants and sunscreens, and benzoyl peroxide-containing acne treatment products have been recalled due to benzene contamination.

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