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What are the defects?
This batch of the product contains benzene above the acceptable limit. Benzene may have been unintentionally introduced during manufacturing.
What are the hazards?
Exposure to benzene can be linked to adverse health effects depending on the level and duration of exposure. Benzene is classified as a carcinogen (substance that could potentially cause cancer).
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the product and check the batch number on the rear of the product near the barcode.
Consumers who have bottle of batch 12669940BN should visit http://www.nivea.com.au/highlights/nivea-sun-recall to complete the online form to receive a refund, and then dispose of the product.
For more details, see https://apps.tga.gov.au/Prod/sara/arn-detail.aspx?k=RC-2022-RN-00414-1.
For more information, contact the Beiersdorf Australia Customer Service Centre on 1800 103 023.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Amazon, API, Catch, Chemisell, Clifford Hallam, Coles, Sigma, Symbion
Where the product was sold
Dates available for sale
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Responsible regulator
Therapeutic Goods Administration is the responsible regulator for this recall.