Sunscreen Lawsuits Soar as Johnson & Johnson Faces Multiple Recalls for Benzene Contamination
Sunscreen recall lawsuits have surged against Johnson & Johnson after the discovery of benzene in their products. The company has recalled five major brands of Neutrogena and Aveeno spray-on sunscreens as a result. It is anticipated that thousands more lawsuits will be filed against Johnson & Johnson, potentially involving other manufacturers as well. These lawsuits are expected to be consolidated into a new “class-action” MDL. The presence of benzene, a known human carcinogen, in sunscreen is a cause for concern. Benzene, a byproduct of crude oil, is highly carcinogenic and has been linked to the … Read more