![]() The company says it has not received any reports of illness from exposure to the spray. Benzene found in 27 of sprays and lotions tested (Getty Images, Getty Images) An online pharmacy and lab is asking the Federal Drug Administration to recall some popular sunscreens and. The health care giant said it is investigating how the chemical got into the products. However, according to an independent health assessment by the company, benzene is ubiquitous in the environment, and daily exposure to the benzene in the product would not be expected to cause health problems. Traces of benzene were detected in dozens of popular sunscreens and after-sun products, according to tests conducted by online pharmacy and lab Valisure, CBS News reported last month. ![]() The regulating body is reviewing the claim. Traces of a chemical tied to blood cancers including leukemia have been detected in dozens of popular sunscreens and after-sun products, according to tests conducted by online pharmacy and lab Valisure. In a petition, the company has asked the FDA to recall these contaminated batches. It has been known to cause cancers in some cases, such as leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow, which can be life-threatening. 4 min readknown carcinogen'The FDA takes seriously any safety concerns raised about products we regulate, including sunscreen,' the FDA told CBS News in a statement.Trace levels of benzene can be found in cigarette smoke, gasoline, glues, adhesives, cleaning products and paint strippers. Benzene, a known carcinogen, was found in 78 of nearly 300 sprays and lotions tested about 27 including products sold by Banana Boat and CVS, according to Valisure. date: April 2024īenzene is classified as a human carcinogen that can be absorbed by inhalation, orally, or through the skin. In total, '24 lots of body spray products from 8 different brands contained between 2.24 - 17.7 ppm of benzene 14 lots from 8 brands contained detectable benzene between 0.20 - 1.89 ppm and 21. While the chemical wasn't detected in the ingredients, officials say unexpected levels came from the propellant that sprays the sunscreen out of the can. According to the FDA, an internal review discovered that some samples of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 contained traces of benzene.
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