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Edgewell Personal Care Conducts Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Banana Boat Hair and Scalp Sunscreen Due to Benzene Presence - UPDATED

January 27, 2023 | Target group: consumers

SHELTON, Connecticut, January 27, 2023 -- Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) today expanded its voluntary national recall of three lots of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30, as shown in the table below. An additional batch has been added to the original recall announced on July 29, 2022.

Upon inspection, it was found that some samples of the product contained traces of benzene. While no Banana Boat product contains benzene, the review found that unexpected amounts of benzene came from the propellant used to eject the product from the can.

It is important that no other batches of hair and scalp (neither before nor after these lot codes) and no other Banana Boat products are affected by this recall and that they can be used safely and as intended by consumers.

Benzene is considered a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur through inhalation, oral and skin and can potentially lead to cancers such as leukemia and blood cancers of the bone marrow and blood disorders that can be life-threatening. To date, Edgewell has not received any adverse reactions related to this recall. Benzene is ubiquitous in the environment. People around the world are exposed to it daily, both indoors and outdoors, from a variety of sources. According to an independent health assessment using established exposure modeling guidelines, daily exposure to benzene in the recalled products is not expected to have adverse health effects.

The voluntarily recalled sunscreen sprays are packaged in aerosol cans. The products were distributed nationwide in the United States through various retailers and online. Edgewell has directed its retailers to remove all remaining recalled products from their shelves. Banana Boat also offers a refund for consumers who have purchased a product marked with one of the batch codes in the table above.The batch codes are located on the bottom of the can.Consumers should immediately stop using the affected product and dispose of it properly.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall may contact Edgewell Personal Care at 1-888-686-3988, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Easter. Consumers can also visit www.bananaboat.com for more information and to learn how to obtain a refund for eligible products. Consumers should consult their doctor or health care provider if they have any questions, concerns or have experienced any problems related to the use of these aerosol sunscreen products.

Adverse reactions or quality issues experienced with the use of this product may be reported online, by mail, or by fax to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program.

• Complete and submit the reportOnline: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
• Post of fax:Download formwww.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htmor call 1-800-332-1088 to request a report form, fill it out and return it to the address on the pre-addressed form or fax it to 1-800-FDA-0178

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.

Original press release

Which: FDA

Edgewell Personal Care is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of Banana Boat hair and scalp sunscreens due to the presence of benzene

July 29, 2022 | Target group: consumers

SHELTON, Connecticut, July 29, 2022 -- Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) today announced a voluntary nationwide consumer-level recall of three lots of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30, as described in the table below. An internal review found that some samples of the product contained traces of benzene. While no Banana Boat product contains benzene, the review found that unexpected amounts of benzene came from the propellant used to eject the product from the can.

It is important that no other batches of hair and scalp (neither before nor after these lot codes) and no other Banana Boat products are affected by this recall and that they can be used safely and as intended by consumers.

Benzene is considered a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur through inhalation, oral and skin and can potentially lead to cancers such as leukemia and blood cancers of the bone marrow and blood disorders that can be life-threatening. To date, Edgewell has not received any adverse reactions related to this recall. Benzene is ubiquitous in the environment. People around the world are exposed to it daily, both indoors and outdoors, from a variety of sources. According to an independent health assessment using established exposure modeling guidelines, daily exposure to benzene in the recalled products is not expected to have adverse health effects.

The voluntarily recalled sunscreen sprays are packaged in aerosol cans. The products were distributed nationwide in the United States through various retailers and online. Edgewell has directed its retailers to remove all remaining recalled products from their shelves. Banana Boat also offers a refund for consumers who have purchased a product marked with one of the batch codes in the table above. The batch codes are located on the bottom of the can. Consumers should immediately stop using the affected product and dispose of it properly.

Consumers with questions regarding this recall may contact Edgewell Personal Care at 1-888-686-3988, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Easter. Consumers can also visit www.bananaboat.com for more information and to learn how to obtain a refund for eligible products. Consumers should consult their doctor or health care provider if they have any questions, concerns or have experienced any problems related to the use of these aerosol sunscreen products.

Adverse reactions or quality issues experienced with the use of this product may be reported online, by mail, or by fax to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program.

• Complete and submit the reportOnline
• Post of fax:Download formor call 1-800-332-1088 to request a report form, fill it out and return it to the address on the pre-addressed form or fax it to 1-800-FDA-0178

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.

Over Edgewell

Edgewell is a leading pure consumer products company with an attractive, diversified portfolio of established brands, including men's shaving products from Schick® and Wilkinson Sword®; Schick® and Billie® women's shaving products; shaving preparations Edge® and Skintimate®; Playtex®, Stayfree®, Carefree® and o.b.® feminine care products; sun protection products from Banana Boat® and Hawaiian Tropic®; Bulldog®, Jack Black® and Cremo® toiletries; Fieldtrip™ skin care products; and Wet Ones® hygiene products. The company has a broad global footprint, operating in more than 50 markets, including the US, Canada, Mexico, Germany, Japan, UK and Australia, with approximately 6,500 employees worldwide.

Which: FDA

Coppertone® is conducting a voluntary national recall of certain batches of aerosol spray sunscreen due to the presence of benzene

September 30, 2021 | Target group: consumers

September 30, 2021 – Coppertone, owned by Beiersdorf, is voluntarily recalling certain lots of five Coppertone aerosol sunscreen spray products manufactured between January 10, 2021 and June 15, 2021. Coppertone has determined the presence of benzene in these product lots

Twelve lots of Coppertone spray products are affected by this voluntary recall, specifically:

For product images, batch information and refund requests, please visit www.sunscreenrecall2021.com.

Benzene is considered a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur through inhalation, mouth and skin and, depending on the level and extent of exposure, can lead to an increased risk of cancer, including leukemia, blood cancer of the bone marrow and other blood disorders that can be life-threatening are.

Based on widely accepted exposure models from many regulatory agencies, daily exposure to benzene at the levels found in these affected Coppertone aerosol sunscreen sprays is not expected to cause adverse health effects.

As a precaution, we are recalling certain batches of these specific aerosol spray sunscreen products. To date, Coppertone has not received any reports of adverse reactions related to this recall.

The voluntarily recalled sunscreen sprays are packaged in aerosol cans. The products were distributed nationwide in the United States through various retailers. Consumers should stop using these particular Coppertone aerosol sunscreen spray products and dispose of them properly.

Beginning September 30, 2021 at 5:00 PM EST, consumers can call 1-888-921-1537 with questions Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM PT. Consumers can also visit www.sunscreenrecall2021.com to request a product refund and receive additional information. Coppertone is also notifying its retailers by letter and is arranging for the return of all voluntarily recalled batches of spray sunscreen products. Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have experienced any concerns related to the use of these aerosol sunscreen spray products.

Adverse reactions or quality issues experienced with the use of this product may be reported online, by mail, or by fax to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program.

• Complete and submit the reportOnline
• Post of fax:Download formor call 1-800-332-1088 to request a report form, fill it out and return it to the address on the pre-addressed form or fax it to 1-800-FDA-0178

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.

The FDA and other medical authorities recognize the public health benefits of sunscreen and strongly recommend the use of sunscreen along with other sun protection measures.

Which: FDA

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. voluntarily recalls certain Neutrogena® and Aveeno® aerosol sunscreen products due to the presence of benzene

July 14, 2021 | Target group: consumers

NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., JULY 14, 2021 – Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. (JJCI) is voluntarily recalling all lots of its five aerosol sunscreen product lines, Neutrogena® and Aveeno®, from consumers. Internal testing has found low levels of benzene in some product samples. Consumers should stop using the affected products and follow the instructions below.

The only affected sunscreen products are aerosols, specifically:

Neutrogena® Beach Defense® Aerosol Sunscreen,
Neutrogena® Cool Dry Sport Aerosol zonnebrandcrème,
Neutrogena® Invisible Daily™ Defense Aerosol zonnebrandcrème,
Neutrogena® Ultra Sheer® Aerosol Sunscreen and
Aveeno® Protect + Refresh Aerosol-Sonnenschutz.

For product images and lot information, visit www.Neutrogena.com and www.Aveeno.com.

Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen, a substance that can cause cancer depending on the level and extent of exposure. Benzene is ubiquitous in the environment. People around the world are exposed to a variety of indoor and outdoor sources on a daily basis. Benzene can be absorbed to varying degrees by inhalation, through the skin, and orally. Based on exposure modeling and framework provided by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), daily exposure to benzene in these aerosol sunscreen products at the levels identified in our testing is not expected to have adverse health effects. As a precaution, we are recalling all batches of these specialty aerosol sunscreens.

Although benzene is not present in any of our sunscreen products, it has been found in some samples of the affected finished aerosol sunscreen products. We are investigating the cause of this issue, which is unique to certain aerosol sunscreen products.

The use of sunscreen is critical to public health. The incidence of melanoma continues to increase worldwide and most cases are caused by overexposure to the sun. It is important that people around the world continue to take appropriate sun precautions, including continuing to use alternative sunscreens.

The recalled sunscreen products are packaged in aerosol cans. The products were distributed nationwide through various retail channels.

Consumers should stop using these specific products and dispose of them properly. Consumers may contact the JJCI Consumer Care Center 24 hours a day with questions or request a refund by calling 1-800-361-8068. Consumers should consult their doctor or health care provider if they have any questions, concerns or have experienced any problems related to the use of these aerosol sunscreen products. JJCI will also notify its distributors and retailers by letter and ensure that all recalled products are returned.

Adverse reactions or quality issues experienced with the use of this product may be reported online, by mail, or by fax to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting Program.

• Complete the report and submit it online:www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
• Mail or fax: download the formwww.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htmor call 1-800-332-1088 to request a report form, fill it out and return it to the address on the pre-addressed form or fax it to 1-800-FDA-0178.

This recall is being conducted with the knowledge of the US Food and Drug Administration.

Cautionary Statements Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding the voluntary recall of certain NEUTROGENA® and AVEENO® aerosol sunscreen products. The reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These statements are based on current expectations of future events. If underlying assumptions prove incorrect, or known or unknown risks or uncertainties materialize, actual results could differ materially from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.'s expectations and projections. and/or Johnson & Johnson. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: concerns about product efficacy or safety resulting in product recalls or regulatory action; significant adverse litigation or regulatory action, including with respect to product liability claims; uncertainty about the commercial success of new and existing products; the company's ability to successfully implement strategic plans; manufacturing problems or delays, internally or within the supply chain; changes in applicable laws and regulations; changes in the behavior and spending patterns of consumers of healthcare products and services; and increased oversight of health care by government agencies. A further list and descriptions of these risks, uncertainties and other factors can be found in Johnson & Johnson's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2021, including the sections entitled “Cautionary Concerning Forward-Looking Statements. " ' and 'Article 1A. Risk Factors” and in the Company's most recently filed quarterly report on Form 10-Q and the Company's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Copies of these documents are available online at www.sec.gov, www.jnj.com or upon request from Johnson & Johnson. Neither Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. neither Johnson & Johnson undertakes any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information or future events or developments. The Company expressly disclaims any liability with respect to any action taken or not taken in reliance on the contents of this press release or its entirety.

Wat: Johnson & Johnson