JOHNSON & Johnson is recalling all batches of its Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 , after benzene was detected in some batches supplied for the Australian market.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has advised consumers to "discard the products and visit the www.neutrogena.com.au website to request a refund".
"All batches with an expiry date of 30 Aug 2023 or earlier should not be used due to possible health risks linked to benzene," the TGA said.
"All unsold product will be removed from the market."
The TGA noted that concentrations of benzene must be below two parts per million (ppm) in medicines including sunscreens in Australia.
Product testing had detected concentrations of less than three ppm in two of 17 batches assessed, which prompted the recall, although the TGA said exposure to benzene at those levels were not expected to cause serious adverse health effects.
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