Sunscreen recall: Urgent warning for Cancer Council SPF over protection fears
An urgent recall has been issued for a Cancer Council children’s sunscreen amid fears it may not provide adequate sun protection.
Announced by the Therapeutic Goods Administration, the recall is for 110g bottles of Cancer Council Sunscreen Clear Zinc Kids SPF50+.
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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said the separation could “affect the SPF of the sunscreen and may cause inadequate sun protection”.
“The product may appear to have an uneven texture and visible water separating out of the product,” the recall notice said.
“If this happens, the ingredients are no longer properly mixed.”
Recalled batch numbers
The affected batch numbers are:
- 1143730, expiry August 2027
- 1141313, expiry June 2027
- 1146857, expiry November 2026
Customers who purchased the product are urged to return it for a full refund.
They can contact its product sponsor, Vitality Brands Worldwide, via 1300 364 515 or info@vitalitybrands.com for refund details.
The recall adds to a growing list of Australian-made sunscreens pulled from shelves since consumer group Choice revealed some popular brands failed to deliver their advertised SPF protection.
Since the report’s release in June, about a dozen sunscreens have been withdrawn or recalled nationwide.
Consumers are urged not to use products from affected batches and to return them to the place of purchase or contact the manufacturer for a refund.
