According to the US Food and Drug Administration, Banana Boat’s parent company recalled a batch of sunscreen sprays because it contained trace amounts of the carcinogen benzene. Consumers were urged to stop using the product.
Edgewell Personal Care, which owns a banana boat, issued voluntarily Friday national recall Three batch products of SPF30 hair and scalp sunscreens found to contain carcinogens, according to the FDA
“Consumers need to immediately discontinue use of affected products and dispose of them properly,” officials said.
The lot codes for the three recalled batches (located on the bottom of the can) are 20016AF, 20084BF and 21139AF and are valid for December 2022, February 2023 and April 2024. All recalled spray cans are 6 ounces.
“Other banana boat products are not subject to this recall and may continue to be used safely and as intended by consumers,” the FDA said.
Benzene is not a component of banana boat products, but it is part of the propellant that sprays sunscreen from cans, the FDA said. The retailer was told to remove the product from the shelves. Sunscreens were sold online and in stores.
“Exposure to benzene can be caused by oral and skin inhalation, can cause cancers such as leukemia, bone marrow blood cancer, blood disorders, and can be life-threatening. . “
Low levels of benzene are found not only in products such as plastics and detergents, but also in the air through gas stations, cigarette smoke, car exhaust and industrial emissions. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionBenzene can cause cells to work poorly and damage the immune system.
“The severity of the poisoning caused by benzene depends on the amount of exposure, the route, and the length of time, as well as the age and pre-existing medical condition of the exposed person,” said the CDC.
People are exposed to trace levels of benzene in their environment.No adverse effects related to banana boat sunscreen have been reported, but according to the FDA, consumers should contact their healthcare provider in the event of a problem.
“We know you love our products, and we are doing this recall with great care,” said Banana Boat. Said on that website..
Similar benzene-related recalls have occurred in the past. Johnson & Johnson announced a recall of Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreen sprays last year after tests revealed low levels of benzene.
Banana boats offer refunds to purchasers of these products.For more information, consumers Banana boat website Or call 1-888-686-3988.
