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Johnson & Johnson recalling sunscreens due to benzene traces

Johnson & Johnson recalling sunscreens due to benzene traces

By LINDA A. JOHNSON, Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday it is recalling five of its sunscreen products after some samples were found to contain low levels of benzene, a chemical that can cause cancer with repeated exposure. The affected products, packaged in aerosol cans, are Aveeno Protect + Refresh aerosol sunscreen, and four Neutrogena sunscreen versions: Beach Defense aerosol sunscreen, CoolDry Sport aerosol sunscreen, Invisible Daily Defense aerosol sunscreen and UltraSheer aerosol sunscreen. The recall includes all can sizes and all levels of sun protection factor, or SPF. The products were distributed nationwide through retailers.…
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