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Coppertone recalls 5 sunscreens due to presence of carcinogen

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday that the Coppertone brand of sunscreens was issuing a nationwide, voluntary recall of five products, citing presence of benzene in their formulas.

Benzene has been identified as a carcinogen.


The products included in the recall are Coppertone Pure & Simple SPF 50 five-ounce aerosol sunscreen spray, Coppertone Pure & Simple Kids SPF 50 five-ounce aerosol spray, Coppertone Pure & Simple Baby SPF 50 five-ounce aerosol spray, Coppertone Sport Mineral PSF 50 five-ounce aerosol spray and travel-size Coppertone Sport Spray SPF 50 1.6-ounce aerosol spray.

Refunds may be processed through the voluntary recall website.

More information on the recall can be found at fda.gov.