Some Banana Boat sunscreens have been recalled owing to unexpected levels of benzene, a cancer-causing chemical.
The nationwide voluntary recall issued by Edgewell Personal Care Company refers to three batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30.
“An internal review found that some samples of the product contained trace levels of benzene. While benzene is not an ingredient in any Banana Boat products, the review showed that unexpected levels of benzene came from the propellant that sprays the product out of the can,” according to a release from the company on July 29.
“Importantly, no other batches of Hair & Scalp (either before or after these batch codes) and no other Banana Boat products are in the scope of this recall and may continue to be used by consumers safely and as intended,” the announcement reads….