Valisure has filed several petitions with the FDA about the presence of carcinogens in drugs, including diabetes treatment metformin, which was subsequently recalled by the agency. Kahn said the FDA works with manufacturers in case its testing raises any safety concerns. Johnson & Johnson issued a recall on Wednesday for five aerosol sunscreen products after finding low amounts of a substance that could cause cancer with enough exposure. “The FDA evaluates and assesses the information provided in these citizen petitions and, generally, initiates an independent testing and verification process,” FDA spokesperson Jeremy Kahn said. As soon as Johnson & Johnson (J&J) voluntarily recalled five Neutrogena and Aveeno aerosol sunscreens due to low levels of benzene in some samples.

It proposed a rule that requires sunscreen makers to provide additional information on the active ingredients in their products. Johnson & Johnson’s recall instructs consumers to contact their physician with any problems related to the use of the recalled aerosol sunscreen products, and adverse reactions can be reported. The company is already facing a string of lawsuits related to its talc products, vaginal mesh implants and opioid painkillers.Ī 2020 study by scientists at the FDA, which also regulates sunscreens as cosmetic products, found that some sunscreen ingredients are absorbed into the bloodstream and should be tested to see if they are safe. The recall is another blow for J&J, one of the world’s largest producers of consumer health products. Internal testing identified low levels of benzene in some samples of the products. (JJCI) is voluntarily recalling all lots of five NEUTROGENA and AVEENO aerosol sunscreen product lines to the consumer level. Dermatologists call for a sunscreen recall in the meantime. NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., J Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.

The company is in contact with other regulatory agencies over the recall, a J&J spokesperson said, adding that Wednesday’s announcement was specific to the voluntary action taken in the United States. Coppertone, owned by Beiersdorf, is voluntarily recalling specific lots of five Coppertone aerosol sunscreen spray products manufactured between the dates of Januand Jto. What are sunscreens without benzene Valisure released a list of sunscreens with benzene, including Neutrogena, Sun Bum, and CVS Health. See the websites for J&J and the FDA for more information. J&J’s recalled aerosol sunscreens are Neutrogena Beach Defense, Neutrogena Cool Dry Sport, Neutrogena Invisible Daily defense, Neutrogena Ultra Sheer and Aveeno Protect + Refresh. The company has urged consumers to stop using the sunscreens immediately and said customers can get a refund by calling J&J's Consumer Care Center at 1-80. Johnson & Johnson Sunscreen Recall: Neutrogena Ultra Sheer and All the Products Affected at 5:04 AM EDT.

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