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Banana Boat recalls scalp sunscreen spray for cancer risk

By DEE-ANN DURBIN, AP Business Writer
Published: August 1, 2022, 7:39am

The maker of Banana Boat sunscreen is recalling a scalp spray because it contains trace amounts of benzene, a chemical which can cause cancer with repeated exposure.

Edgewell Personal Care Co. announced the voluntary recall Friday. It said benzene was detected in internal reviews of Banana Boat Hair and Scalp Spray SPF 30.

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