05.09.22
Specific batches of Nivea’s Protect & Moisture SPF 30 lotion and SPF 50+ roll on, and of Sun Bum's Baby Bum Mineral SPF50+ Sunscreen Lotion have been recalled in Australia and New Zealand following the detection of higher-than-allowed levels of benzene—a chemical linked to the development of cancers.
“While the levels of benzene that have been detected in the affected product are above the allowable amount under Australian standards, the health risk to consumers who may have used these products is considered extremely low,” said Sum Bum, a SC Johnson-owned brand.
Nivea, owned by Beiersdorf, added, “We understand the risk from these products to our consumers is extremely low, however out of an abundance of caution, Nivea Sun is recalling the affected batches in line with guidelines.
The affected products are:
People who have these products are urged not to use them and contact the respective companies for a refund or credit, then throw the products away.
Other Nivea Sun and Sun Bum products have not been impacted.
“While the levels of benzene that have been detected in the affected product are above the allowable amount under Australian standards, the health risk to consumers who may have used these products is considered extremely low,” said Sum Bum, a SC Johnson-owned brand.
Nivea, owned by Beiersdorf, added, “We understand the risk from these products to our consumers is extremely low, however out of an abundance of caution, Nivea Sun is recalling the affected batches in line with guidelines.
The affected products are:
- Nivea Sun Protect & Moisture SPF 30 lotion 200ml - batch 12640440bn; expiry June 2024.
- Nivea Sun Protect & Moisture SPF 50+ roll on 65ml - batch 12669940bn; expiry June 2024.
- Sun Bum Baby Bum Mineral SPF50+ Sunscreen Lotion 88ml – lot numbers N1118B and N1118C; expiry April 2024.
People who have these products are urged not to use them and contact the respective companies for a refund or credit, then throw the products away.
Other Nivea Sun and Sun Bum products have not been impacted.
