Because benzene is a proven carcinogen, products containing traces of it are often recalled. People should be aware of this latest benzene-related recall as summer approaches.
Three batches of Banana Boat hair and scalp sunscreen spray were recalled by Edgewell Personal Care Company. Customers who use items from the three lots are in danger of continuing to be exposed to benzene.
Banana Boat Sunscreen Recall
After an internal examination revealed that some product samples contained trace quantities of benzene, Edgewell issued the Banana Boat recall. The press announcement is available at this link from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Benzene is not an intended component in the recalled Banana Boat goods. The benzene, on the other hand, comes from the propellant that sprays the product out of the can. Edgewell claims that the recall only affects three batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray. All other Banana Boat and Hair & Scalp products are safe to use.
The UPC for the three Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Spray SPF 30 packages is the same: 0-79656-04041-8. However, the expiration dates for the three lot codes varied as follows:
20016AF - expiration date: December 2022
20084BF - expiration date: February 2023
21139AF - expiration date: April 2024
The IDs mentioned above may be found on the bottom of the cans. Edgewell sold the hair and scalp sunscreen in the United States through a variety of physical and online shops, BGR reported. These lot codes may be located on the can's bottom. According to the FDA, Edgewell has alerted all merchants to remove these goods from their shelves, and Banana Boat will compensate customers who purchased the impacted batches.
Consumers should cease using the concerned product immediately and dispose of it properly. Valisure reported that proper benzene product disposal differs by state although it is typically recommended to visit your local hazardous waste collection program before dumping.
Banana Boat is only the most recent SPF recall. Johnson & Johnson recalled thousands of Neutrogena sunscreens in July while Coppertone recalled five sunscreens in the fall owing to the suspected presence of Benzene. Benzene may enter the human body orally, topically, or by inhalation and cause numerous types of cancer. While benzene is not a component in the impacted Banana Boat product, an internal Edgwell investigation indicated that the unexpected quantities of benzene were due to the propellant that sprays the product from the can, rather than the contents themselves.
If you have any concerns concerning the recall or would want to receive a refund for purchasing the recalled goods, please contact the Banana Boat website. You should also see your doctor if you have any health concerns about using the recalled product, as per Prevention.
Are Sunscreens Safe To Use?
Several spray sunscreens were recalled last summer when benzene, a known carcinogen, was discovered in them. Another study has indicated that some sunscreen components can pass through your skin and into your system, and the FDA has requested further information on their safety from producers. Certain additives have also been banned in Hawaii due to worries that they may harm ocean reefs.
While these difficulties raise legitimate concerns, the consequences are still more speculative than proven at this time. On the other hand, regular sunscreen usage prevents skin cancer and saves lives. According to some studies, it can reduce the risk of melanoma, the most deadly kind of skin cancer, by roughly 50%.
Furthermore, there are prudent decisions you can make to guarantee that the sunscreens you select for yourself and your family are both safe and effective, as well as being better for the environment, according to Washington Post.
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