Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (JJCI) is voluntarily recalling all lots of five NEUTROGENA and AVEENO aerosol sunscreen product lines to the consumer level.

According to a public statement, internal testing identified low levels of benzene in some samples of the products. Consumers should stop using the affected products and follow the instructions set forth below.

The only sunscreen products impacted are aerosol products, specifically:
· NEUTROGENA® Beach Defense® aerosol sunscreen,
· NEUTROGENA® Cool Dry Sport aerosol sunscreen,
· NEUTROGENA® Invisible Daily™ defense aerosol sunscreen,
· NEUTROGENA® Ultra Sheer® aerosol sunscreen, and
· AVEENO® Protect + Refresh aerosol sunscreen.

Officials say benzene is classified as a human carcinogen, a substance that could potentially cause cancer depending on the level and extent of exposure. Benzene can be absorbed, to varying degrees, by inhalation, through the skin, and orally
The Johnson & Johnson website states, “While benzene is not an ingredient in any of our sunscreen products, it was detected in some samples of the impacted aerosol sunscreen finished products. We are investigating the cause of this issue, which is limited to certain aerosol sunscreen products.”

The recalled sunscreen products are packaged in aerosol cans. The products were distributed nationwide through a variety of retail channels.

Consumers should stop using these specific products and appropriately discard them. Consumers may contact the JJCI Consumer Care Center 24/7 with questions or to request a refund by calling 1-800-458-1673.