Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+ with Helioplex 140g

Official notice

5 Aug 2021

Last checked

5 Aug 2021

Risk not stated by sourceACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+ with Helioplex 140g. Exposure to benzene can be linked to adverse health effects. Benzene is a recognised carcinogen (substance that could potentially cause cancer). Published 2021-08-05.

What to do now

Consumers should stop using the product and dispose of it. Consumers should visit the website www.neutrogena.com.au to request a refund. Consumers concerned about their health after using this product, should seek medical advice. For more information, consumers can contact the Johnson & Johnson Consumer Care Centre on 1800 789 348.

Recall number

7f0ca050-d0b0-499b-b3d7-e80464386f50

Official notice

2021-08-05

The hazard

Exposure to benzene can be linked to adverse health effects. Benzene is a recognised carcinogen (substance that could potentially cause cancer).

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Follow the official notice if they match.

Lots

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Artg Numbers

202301

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Affected products

Product 1

Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+ with Helioplex 140g SAP Code: 28422031 TUN: 19300607560821 IUN: 29300607560828 AUST L 202301 All batches with an expiry date of 30-Aug-2023 or earlier. ARTG 202301 (Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+ with Helioplex) Only the aerosol spray product is affected. This recall does not affect any other Ultra Sheer or Neutrogena sun care products.

Risk / hazard

Exposure to benzene can be linked to adverse health effects. Benzene is a recognised carcinogen (substance that could potentially cause cancer).

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

BEAUTY

Classification

Personal care products

App estimate

unspecified

Recall details

Recall number

7f0ca050-d0b0-499b-b3d7-e80464386f50

Classification

Personal care products

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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