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Dangers of Benzene Exposure

Benzene is a human carcinogen that can potentially cause cancer depending on the amount and duration of exposure. It is classified as a Class 1 solvent that “should not be employed in the manufacture of drug substances, excipients, and drug products because of their unacceptable toxicity. However, if their use is unavoidable in order to produce a drug product with a significant therapeutic advance, then their levels should be restricted.” As we mentioned above, benzene is restricted to 2 ppm, but some samples tested by Valisure detected far higher amounts.

The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) says benzene exposure can occur through inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact, and the FDA has found significant amounts of ingredients in the recalled sunscreen products can absorb through the skin and get into the blood.

While daily exposure to benzene from these aerosol sunscreen products is not expected to cause immediate adverse health effects, the FDA recalled the five product lines as a precaution. If you were exposed, the J&J sunscreen attorneys in Pennsylvania at Kwartler Manus can review your situation, explain your legal options, and help you pursue compensation for any resulting harm.

Did You Use a Neutrogena or Aveeno Aerosol Sunscreen Product?  

On June 14, 2021, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (JJCI) issued a voluntary recall of five NEUTROGENA® and AVEENO® aerosol consumer sunscreen product lines. This is because internal testing revealed low levels of benzene in some of the product samples; therefore, the FDA advises consumers to stop using the aerosol sunscreen products below:

  • Neutrogena Beach Defense
  • Neutrogena Cool Dry Sport
  • Neutrogena Invisible Daily
  • Neutrogena Ultra Sheer
  • Aveeno Protect and Refresh

This voluntary recall followed a Valisure petition filed on May 24, 2021. Valisure’s mission is to “independently check the chemical composition of medication before they reach consumers.” The company works with healthcare and pharma authorities to “deliver enhanced quality assurance” to patients and networks, which include consumers. 27% of sunscreen samples tested by Valisure contained detectable Benzene and some batches had up to 3 times the conditionally restricted FDA concentration limit of 2 parts per million.

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What to Do If You Used a Recalled J&J Sunscreen Product

The FDA advises consumers who have purchased and/or used the recalled spray sunscreens listed above to discard these items. Consumers are also advised to contact their healthcare provider to address questions, concerns, or problems resulting from these aerosol sunscreen products. You can contact the JJCI Consumer Care Center if you have further questions, and if you would like a refund, you can call 1-800-458-1673. If you’ve experienced adverse reactions or quality problems with these recalled sunscreens, you may report them to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program like so:

  • Complete and submit the report online
  • Regular Mail or Fax: Download form 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

If you have experienced any adverse reactions after using these aerosol sunscreens or have questions about pursuing a claim, we strongly encourage you to speak with our J&J sunscreen lawyers in Pennsylvania. The team at Kwartler Manus, LLC brings over 40 years of combined experience helping clients recover and move forward, having secured millions of dollars in settlements.

To schedule your free consultation and learn more about your legal options, contact us online or call (267) 457-5570 today.

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