Is a Banana Boat Good for You? Unpacking the Safety of Sunscreen and the Nutrition of the Dessert
                                
                                
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                                According to the Environmental Working Group, certain sunscreens, including some from the Banana Boat brand, have contained chemicals flagged for health concerns. However, the real question of 'is a Banana Boat good for you?' is complicated by the fact that the name can refer to either a well-known sunscreen brand or a popular campfire dessert.