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Several types of sunscreens are being recalled for high levels of benzene, which can cause severe health issues with long-term use.
Health Canada announced Johnson & Johnson is recalling its Neutrogena Beach Defense and Ultra Sheer sunscreens for adults and children.
Testing found high levels of benzene in a number of sunscreen and after-sun products, which are also being recalled in the United States.
Health Canada advises there is no safe level of benzene, but long-term exposure can cause cancers like leukemia. Immediate signs of exposure to elevated levels of benzene include drowsiness, dizziness, rapid or irregular heartbeat, and headaches.
Affected products
Product Name
DIN
Lot #
Expiration Date
Neutrogena Beach Defense Kids SPF 60
Spray
02420953
05220E01
01/2022
03020E05
12/2021
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen
SPF 30
02486474
09021E04
02/2023
01821E01
12/2022
04721E02
01/2023
04920E09
01/2022
28920E12
09/2022
29819E03
09/2021
29919E03
09/2021
33520E13
10/2022
33620E13
10/2022
33819E05
11/2021
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen
SPF 30
02301563
33718F05
11/2021
33818F04
11/2021
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen
SPF 45
02487942
30119E04
09/2021
29919E04
09/2021
35219E06
11/2021
29420E05
09/2022
01921E02
12/2022
35319E06
11/2021
09221E04
03/2023
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen
SPF 45
02301571
33218F18
10/2021
33418F19
10/2021
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen
SPF 60
02502526
08821E01
02/2023
08621E01
02/2023
13121E01
04/2023
29520E04
09/2022
29620E04
09/2022
29620E05
09/2022
Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen
SPF 60
02334542
07720E01
02/2022
07620E01
02/2022
35219E03
11/2021
31819E02
10/2021
29819E01
09/2021
29719E01
09/2021
31719E02
10/2021
