Johnson & Johnson recalls Aveeno and Neutrogena sunscreens after finding carcinogenic products in some aerosols

Johnson & Johnson

said Wednesday that it is voluntarily recalling all five

and

brand sunscreen aerosol products

after detecting a cancer-causing chemical.

Internal tests identified low levels of

in some samples.

Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen, a substance that could potentially cause cancer depending on the level and extent of exposure.

"While

is not an ingredient in any of our sunscreen products, it was detected in some samples of finished aerosol sunscreen products," the company said.

"Daily exposure to

in these aerosol sunscreen products at the levels detected in our tests

would not be expected to

cause adverse health consequences," he added.

However, the company will recall all batches of these specific aerosol sunscreen products as a precaution.

The recalled aerosol sunscreens are

,

,

,

and

.

J&J advises consumers to stop using affected products and dispose of them properly.

Consumers should contact their physician or healthcare provider if they have any concerns, questions, or if they have experienced any problems related to the use of these products.

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