If You Bought These Sunscreens, Throw Them Out Now, Company Says

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. just announced a voluntary recall of five popular sunscreen products, due to "low levels of benzene in some samples of the products…..Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen, a substance that could potentially cause cancer depending on the level and extent of exposure." Says the company in a statement: "Out of an abundance of caution, we are recalling all lots of these specific aerosol sunscreen products…While benzene is not an ingredient in any of our sunscreen products, it was detected in some samples of the impacted aerosol sunscreen finished products." If you bought any, you "should stop using these specific products and appropriately discard them." Read on to see which sunscreens are affected—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don't miss these Sure Signs You Have "Long" COVID and May Not Even Know It.

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This "sunscreen spray formula is water resistant for up to 80 minutes and is great for use on large areas of skin, especially hard-to-reach places. The lightweight spray formula is easy to apply and absorbs quickly." If you bought it, toss it.

This sunscreen is "designed to be sweat and water resistant, this powerful sport sunscreen features Micromesh Technology and helps create a breathable barrier that allows sweat to pass through and evaporate, while providing durable sun protection against skin-aging UVA and skin-burning UVB rays."  If you bought it, toss it.

This product's "unique formula layers invisibly under and over makeup with an amazing, lightweight feel. This multi-tasking face mist with broad spectrum UVA/UVB protection and antioxidants doesn't just fight against sun damage, it also fights against environmental aggressors such as cold, ozone and pollution." If you bought it, toss it.

"This lightweight & sheer sunscreen is fast-absorbing with Dry-Touch technology for a non-greasy, matte finish and is formulated with Helioplex for superior sun protection for your skin," says the company. If you bought it, toss it.

"With a refreshing and weightless formula and a non-greasy feel, the invisible sunscreen spray also provides broad spectrum SPF 60 protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays," says the company. If you bought it, toss it.

"Consumers may contact the JJCI Consumer Care Center 24/7 with questions or to request a refund by calling 1-800-458-1673," says the company. "Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have any questions, concerns or have experienced any problems related to using these aerosol sunscreen products. JJCI is also notifying its distributors and retailers by letter and is arranging for returns of all recalled products."

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"Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax," says J&J.

• Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
• Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178.
• And to stay extra safe this summer, get vaccinated ASAP, and to protect your life and the lives of others, don't visit any of these 35 Places You're Most Likely to Catch COVID.