Neutrogena Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Spray Broad Spectrum SPF 70Beach Defense® Water + Sun Protection Sunscreen Spray Broad Spectrum SPF 70 (Credit: Neutrogena) NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J - Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
issued a voluntary recall Wednesday over certain Neutrogena and Aveeno aerosol sunscreen products due to the presence of benzene — a cancer-causing chemical.
The recall includes Neutrogena’s Beach Defense, Cool Dry Sport, Invisible Daily defense and Ultra Sheer aerosol sunscreens as well as Aveeno’s Protect + Refresh aerosol sunscreen.According to a company statement, benzene is a human carcinogen that could potentially cause cancer depending on the level of exposure.