Reach for your sunscreens as it appears a whole new batch of brands have been added to an urgent sunscreen recall of Australia’s most popular sunscreen brands after low levels of a potentially cancer-causing chemical were detected.
The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issued the sunscreen recall notice today for nine batches of sunscreens across six different products.
The products include popular Cancer Council SPF50 sunscreens as well as NIVEA, Baby Bum and Coconut Beach brands.
The alert came because benzene – a human carcinogen that can cause cancer depending on the level and extent of exposure – was detected.
“Benzene is not an ingredient in sunscreens but can be a contaminant in raw materials used in the manufacturing process.” the TGA said in a statement.
Customers who have any of the recalled products are advised to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the supplier directly.
The sunscreen recall includes the following products:
| Product name (ARTG number) | Sponsor | Affected Batch No. | Sponsor contact details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer Council Sensitive Sunscreen SPF50+ 110mL (Tube) (AUST L 278913)
| VitalityBrands Worldwide Pty Ltd | Batch: 1103178 | 1300 364 515 |
| Cancer Council Sensitive Sunscreen SPF50+ 200mL (Pump) (AUST L 278913)
| VitalityBrands Worldwide Pty Ltd | Batch: 1099751 | 1300 364 515 |
| NIVEA Sun Protect & Moisture SPF30 Lotion 200ml (AUST L 270876)
| Beiersdorf Australia Ltd | SPF30 lotion batch: 12640440-BN | Beiersdorf Consumer Services 1800 103 023 |
| NIVEA Sun Protect & Moisture SPF50+ Roll On 65ml (AUST L 286352)
| Beiersdorf Australia Ltd | SPF50+ roll on batch: 12669940BN | Beiersdorf Consumer Services 1800 103 023 |
| SPF 50+ Lotion Spray Coconut Beach 200ml (AUST L 354358)
| Bondi Sands Pty Ltd | 104263, 1104743 and 1104264 | 1300 961 385 – Bondi Sands Customer Service Line |
| Baby Bum Mineral SPF50+ Lotion 88mL (AUST L 355134)
| Sun Bum Pty Ltd | N1118B and N1118C | 1800 95 3664 Sun Bum Customer Service Centre |
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