All unsold product of the affected batches will be removed from the market. Head to Banana Boat to request a refund then discard the products. The TGA is advising that all batches with an expiry date of 31st January 2024 or earlier should not be used due to possible health risks linked to benzene. “The rest of the Banana Boat sun care portfolio – including lotion and roll-on sunscreens and other aerosol sunscreens are not impacted and continue to be available to consumers.” What happens if I have Banana Boat Sunscreen? Exposure to benzene in these sunscreen products at the levels detected would not be expected to cause adverse health effects. “Product testing identified unexpected levels of benzene in some batches of these aerosol sunscreens. ![]() In a statement on its website Banana Boat explained that after consulting with the TGA, and ‘out of an abundance of caution’, the recall was enacted. Banana Boat Dry Balance Very High Protection Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+, AUST L 342636. ![]() Banana Boat Simply Protect Kids Very High Protection Sunscreen Lotion Spray SPF 50+, AUST L 311003.Banana Boat Ultra Very High Protection Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 50+, AUST L 206508.The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) says Edgewell Personal Care Australia Pty Ltd is recalling all batches of the following ‘Banana Boat’ sunscreen sprays (aerosol sunscreen) because benzene has been detected in four batches of the products supplied in Australia. It follows the recall of other sunscreens late last year for the same issue. Only the batches above are being recalled. Baby Bum Mineral SPF50+ Lotion 88mL, batch numbers N1118B and N1118C.NIVEA Sun Protect & Moisture SPF50+ Roll On 65ml, batch number 12669940BN.NIVEA Sun Protect & Moisture SPF30 Lotion 200ml, batch number 12640440-BN.Cancer Council Sensitive Sunscreen SPF50+ 200mL (Pump), batch number 1099751.Cancer Council Sensitive Sunscreen SPF50+ 110mL (Tube), batch number 1103178. ![]()
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