Banana Boat Recalls Its Sunscreen Sprays Due to Benzene Contamination
glamour.comAllure. “We are conducting this voluntary recall out of an abundance of caution.”For those unfamiliar, benzene is a cancer-causing chemical that can be found naturally in volcanoes and forest fires as well as in crude oil, gasoline, and cigarette smoke, .
Though it's not used to formulate any sunscreen, traces of benzene have been found in other brands' sunscreens as well. In the summer of 2021, for a few sunscreens from Neutrogena and Aveeno after , an independent research lab, discovered the carcinogen in 78 of the 300-plus sunscreens and after-sun care products it was testing.
Edgewell Personal Care Company provided the lot codes and expiration dates for the affected sprays so consumers can check their bottles—you can find the lot codes on the bottom of the can.
If your can's lot code and expiration dates are 20016AF and December 2022, 20084BF and February 2023, or 21139AF and April 2024, you should dispose of it immediately.
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