

This story was reported from Los Angeles. Many people may have unknowingly been exposed to benzene as a result of using Johnson & Johnson aerosol sunscreen products. The Associated Press contributed to this report. For inquiries related to online shopping, orders, billing, shipping, website navigation, general. Their cases were then consolidated into a federal court in Florida.įOX Television Stations has reached out to J&J, Costco and the attorney for the plaintiffs for comments. J&J’s recall covers the Aveeno Protect + Refresh aerosol sunscreen, and four Neutrogena sunscreens: Beach Defense aerosol sunscreen, CoolDry Sport aerosol sunscreen, Invisible Daily Defense. For inquiries related to product usage, ingredients, product complaints or issues as well as company information, corporate sponsorships, donations, and policies please call: 1-80 Monday to Friday (9AM - 5:30PM EST). The allegations against the company included breath of express warranty, violating the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act, fraudulent concealment and unjust enrichment. For more information regarding the voluntary recall of specific aerosol sunscreen products, click here. Several consumers nationwide filed suit against J&J and Costco, which sold the products, over the recalled products, claiming benzene was not listed as one of the ingredients on products. Sunscreen lotion, sprays & sticks to protect the whole family from UV rays. We strongly dispute the merits of these lawsuits and stand behind our position that we marketed our sunscreen products appropriately and responsibly," J&J said in a statement to FOX Television Stations Monday. "This agreement, which is subject to court approval, is not an admission of liability or wrongdoing. Johnson & Johnson is recalling five of its Neutrogena and Aveeno spray sunscreens after the company found low levels of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical, in. Johnson & Johnson on Wednesday said it is recalling most.

Valisure, an online pharmacy that tests medications for safety, found concerning levels of a cancer-causing chemical in commonly used brands of sunscreen produced in the U.S. (1 min) Neutrogena Cool Dry Sport is one of five sunscreen brands that Johnson & Johnson is recalling. On July 14, 2021, Johnson & Johnson, Aveeno and Neutrogena recalled five aerosol sunscreens because lab testing found low levels of the cancer-causing chemical. Study finds high levels of cancer-causing chemical in several sunscreen brands
