Banana Boat Sunscreen Spray (Edgewell) – Benzene Contamination (2022)
Class I: A situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death
Class I recall indicates potential for serious health consequences.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Banana Boat hair & scalp defense, Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 30, Avobenzone 2.0%, Homosalate 6.0%, Octocrylene 6.0%, packaged in Net Wt 6 oz. aluminum spray can, Distributed by: Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC, Shelton, CT 06484, UPC 0 79656 04041 8
Brand
Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot #: 20016AF, Exp. date December 30, 2022, 20084BF, Exp. date February 28, 2023, 21139AF, Exp. date April 30, 2024, 20301CF, Exp. date September 30, 2023
Products Sold
Lot #: 20016AF, Exp. date December 30, 2022; 20084BF, Exp. date February 28, 2023; 21139AF, Exp. date April 30, 2024; 20301CF, Exp. date September 30, 2023
Edgewell Personal Care Brands, LLC is recalling Banana Boat hair & scalp defense, Clear Sunscreen Spray SPF 30, Avobenzone 2.0%, Homosalate 6.0%, Oc due to Chemical contamination: presence of benzene. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences. Based on FDA drug enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Chemical contamination: presence of benzene
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consumers should stop using the product and contact the recalling firm, their healthcare provider, or return it to the place of purchase.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 7, 2026