Johnson & Johnson Aveeno Neutrogena Class Action Lawsuit Settlement Awards $1.75 Million

 

Aveeno Neutrogena aerosol sunscreen spray

Large consumer brand Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay out $1.75 million in vouchers as a result of a class action settlement from claims that Neutrogena and Aveeno aerosol sunscreen spray products were contaminated with a cancer ingredient (Benzene), known as carcinogens.

If you purchased certain Aveeno or Neutrogena sunscreen products between May 26, 2015 and April 8, 2022, you are entitled to participate in this class action settlement lawsuit.

Neutrogena Beach Defense Aerosol spray (pictured without oxybenzone)

Johnson & Johnson Aveeno Neutrogena Aerosol Spray Containing Benzene

The products containing Benzene were:

• Aveeno Baby Continuous Protection Sensitive Skin Sunscreen Lotion
• Aveeno Protect + Refresh Aerosol Sunscreen
• Neutrogena Beach Defense Aerosol Sunscreen
• Neutrogena Cool Dry Sport Aerosol Sunscreen
• Neutrogena Invisible Daily Defense Aerosol Sunscreen
• Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Dry-Touch Water Resistant Sunscreen Lotion
• Neutrogena Sheer Zinc Dry-Touch Face Sunscreen Lotion

If you used these Johnson & Johnson Aveeno Neutrogena aerosol sunscreen spray products between May 26, 2015, and April 8, 2022, you are eligible to participate in this class action settlement lawsuit. If you have these products in your home that were purchased between these dates, stop using them immediately! They have been found to contain Benzene carcinogens that cause cancer.

Johnson & Johnson Aveeno Neutrogena Voluntary Product Recall in July 2021

In July 2021, Johnson & Johnson issued a recall of aerosol sunscreen spray products of the brands listed above after third-party testing found that the cancer ingredient, Benzene was present. Johnson & Johnson admitted on their website that these products may not be safe for use. Benzene is known to cause leukemia and lymphoma, which are blood-related cancers. 

Consumers that used these products understood that they were put at risk of getting these blood cancers by Johnson & Johnson's products marketed under the brands, Aveeno and Neutrogena. Consumers took legal action against the company, as they rightfully believed that it was dangerous for Johnson & Johnson to sell contaminated aerosol spray sunscreen products.

If you want to participate in this settlement and receive benefits, you must submit a valid claim form by the deadline: July 7, 2022. 

The final approval hearing for this settlement is currently scheduled for: August 12, 2022.

The website to file a claim is: SunProductSettlement.com

Johnson & Johnson Public Recall Statement

On July 14, 2021, Johnson & Johnson released a statement regarding benzene found in Aveeno and Neutrogena aerosol spray sunscreens.

According to their own admission on their website:

"Benzene is classified as a human carcinogen, a substance that could potentially cause cancer depending on the level and extent of exposure. Benzene is ubiquitous in the environment. Humans around the world have daily exposure indoors and outdoors from multiple sources. Benzene can be absorbed, to varying degrees by inhalation, through the skin, and orally. Based on exposure modeling and the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) framework, daily exposure to benzene in these aerosol sunscreen products at the levels detected in our testing would not be expected to cause adverse health consequences. Out of an abundance of caution, we are recalling all lots of these specific aerosol sunscreen products."

The intelligent consumer may read this and ask: Did Johnson & Johnson test and market these products with the knowledge that benzene was present?

Have you used these products?

If you have used or have been in contact with a person that used these aerosol spray sunscreen products and have experienced an adverse reaction, you are encouraged to report your event to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at this website:

www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm

Click the red button that says, "Report a Problem."

FDA Reporting website

Is Lawsuit Settlement Income Taxable?

Is Lawsuit Settlement Income taxable?

The IRS considers lawsuit settlement income taxable.Taxable? Personal injury settlements are the exception to this. If you specifically receive a personal injury settlement, then the money is not taxable.

Sources:

Johnson & Johson website. "Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. Issues Voluntary Recall of Specific Neutrogena and Aveeno Aerosol Sunscreen Products Due to the Presence of Benzene." 14 July 2021.

Why Does it say "Do Not Shake" on a Febreze Aerosol Spray Can

 

Why does Febreze say: Do Not Shake?

Febreze Intro

Almost every home in the U.S. contains Febreze aerosol spray for odors. If you have this in your home, then you should know why it is important to not shake a can.

Have you ever looked at the back of a Febreze aerosol spray can real closely?

If so, you may notice that on back you will notice it says: "Do not shake." There is a perfectly good reason for this, and it may be simpler than you think.

The Real Reason Why it says "Do Not Shake" on the back of the Febreze Aerosol Spray Can

Question: Why does Febreze aerosol spray can say do not shake?
Similar Question: Why does a Febreze aerosol spray can say: do not shake?

You may be wondering why Febreze aerosol spray cans say: "Do not shake" on the back of the can. It's a great question.

Why Does the Febreze Aerosol spray can say "Do Not Shake" - The Answer

If you shake a Febreze aerosol spray can, the action of shaking and then spraying could result in a propelled liquid that could become a skin or eye irritant rather than a mist that disperses into the air.

Febreze specifically uses compressed nitrogen in its aerosol cans as a propellant.

In general, if you vigorously shake an aerosol spray can before dispersing it, it traps air bubbles within the liquid formula, and these air bubbles can cause the atomizer to work less effectively. This could cause unintentional dripping or splattering when activating the atomizer release (the spray trigger).

The Science Behind the Shake

Inside of most aerosol cans is a liquid, and above that liquid is a volume of high-pressure gas - known as the propellant. If you shake the can, you force the liquid into tiny droplets. These droplets create a larger surface area for the liquid and do not disperse properly. The atomizer will then not disperse the liquid formula as intended if the liquid is in tiny droplet form.

Why Does the Febreze Aerosol spray can say "Do Not Shake"

The manufacturer behind Febreze, which is Proctor & Gamble, wants consumers to experience their products as intended in a safe manner, without any unintended accidents. They have good reasons to state on the back of the can: "Do Not Shake, for best results."

Disclaimer: The blog is not affiliated with, or paid by Proctor & Gamble. 

Febreeze is the incorrect spelling for the product, Febreze. However, many people spell Febreeze with an extra "e."