The sunscreen spray was recalled by the parent company because it contained trace levels of a cancer-causing chemical. People were told to stop using the products.
According to the F.D.A., Banana Boat issued a nationwide voluntary recall on Friday for three batches of SPF 30 hair and scalp sunscreens that were found to contain the carcinogen.
The affected product should be discarded by consumers.
There are three batches of cans that have the lot codes on the bottom of them. The spray cans are not larger than 6 ounces.
According to the F.D.A., no other Banana Boat products are included in the recall.
According to the F.D.A., Benzene is part of the propellant that sprays the sunscreen out of the can. The products were removed from the shelves. Online and in stores, the sunscreen was sold.
Leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders, which can be life threatening, can be caused by exposure to benzene.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, low levels of benzene can be found in products such as plastic and detergents, as well as at gas stations and in the air through tobacco smoke. The immune system can be damaged by BENZene.
The seriousness of poisoning caused by benzene depends on a number of factors.
The people are exposed to trace levels of benzene. Consumers should contact their health care providers if they experience problems if they use Banana Boat sunscreens.
Banana Boat is conducting a recall out of an abundance of caution.
In the past, similar benzene-related recalls have taken place. Testing found low levels of benzene in some Neutrogena and Aveeno sunscreen sprays.
Banana Boat will reimburse buyers for their purchases. Consumers can get more information by visiting the Banana Boat website.
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