

#Coppertone recall skin
What guidance can you offer on dermatologists reassure patients that sunscreen plays a key role not only in skin cancer prevention but also to help prevent flares of some inflammatory skin conditions? Compliance with wearing sunscreen has long been issue.

They also note, to date, Coppertone has not received any reports of adverse events related to this voluntary recall.īased on generally accepted exposure modeling by numerous regulatory agencies, daily exposure to benzene levels detected in the Coppertone aerosol sunscreen sprays that are part of this voluntary recall would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences however, consumers should stop using these specific Coppertone aerosol sunscreen spray products that are part of this voluntary recall and dispose of them appropriately. The FDA states that daily exposure to benzene at the levels detected in these affected aerosol sunscreen products are not be expected to cause any adverse health effects, citing generally accepted exposure modeling by numerous regulatory agencies.

Also, depending on the extent and level of exposure, benzene exposure could lead to an increased risk of blood cancers such as leukemia, blood cancer of the bone marrow and other blood disorders. Exposure to this carcinogen can happen through inhalation, orally, and through the skin. The FDA advises consumers to stop using these products and dispose of these appropriately.īenzene is classified as a human carcinogen, according to the FDA.
