Banana Boat Sunscreen Recalled Due to Cancer Risk

Edgewell Personal Care is recalling three batches of Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 because 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.

Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen. Exposure to benzene can occur by inhalation, orally, and through the skin and it potentially can result in cancers including leukemia and blood cancer of the bone marrow and blood disorders which can be life threatening. Benzene is ubiquitous in the environment.

To date, Edgewell has not received any adverse events related to this recall.

If you’ve purchased Banana Boat Hair & Scalp Sunscreen Spray SPF 30 you should stop using the product and throw it away.

If you think you’ve have any adverse affects from using the product you can report it to the FDA’s MedWatch Safety Information and Adverse Event Reporting Program by calling 1-800-332-1088.