![]() With weeks of summer still to go, Johnson & Johnson warned consumers about the dangers of melanoma and the importance of wearing alternative sunscreen. Never miss a story - sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. According to Johnson & Johnson, those include: Neutrogena Beach Defense aerosol sunscreen. ![]() "Out of an abundance of caution, we are recalling all lots of these specific aerosol sunscreen products." Five Neutrogena and Aveeno aerosol sunscreen product lines are impacted by the voluntary recall. The recall involves four Neutrogena sunscreen versions Beach Defense aerosol sunscreen, Cool Dry Sport aerosol sunscreen, Invisible Daily Defense aerosol sunscreen and Ultra Sheer. "Based on exposure modeling and the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) framework, daily exposure to benzene in these aerosol sunscreen products at the levels detected in our testing would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences," the company said. Johnson & Johnson stressed that the decision to pull the products was made "out of an abundance of caution," adding that the now-recalled aerosol sunscreens had been distributed nationwide. It can be absorbed through the skin, inhalation, and orally. Stop using the affected products immediately and return them to Costco for a full refund. ![]() Internal testing identified low levels of benzene in some samples of the products. Sunscreen recall 2021: J&J recalling select Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreen due to presence of benzene. RELATED: CDC Warns of 'Small Possible Risk' of Rare Nerve Disorder from Johnson & Johnson VaccineĪccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, benzene is a highly flammable substance that can damage the immune system and cause cells to not work correctly. is voluntarily recalling all lots of Neutrogena Beach Defense aerosol sunscreen spray. ![]()
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