Class II · Moderate risk
Is Avobenzone recalled?
Yes — there is an active recall. 27 ongoing FDA recalls mention Avobenzone (39 total). Check the affected lots below.
Recalls are matched by product description. A recall usually affects specific lots, not every package of Avobenzone. “Active” means an FDA recall is still ongoing; “closed” means it was terminated or completed. Checked against openFDA on Oct 10, 2026.
Avobenzone recalls on record
none so far in 2026; 39 on record, newest first
Class II · Moderate risk
(Malin+Goetz) spf 30 face moisturizer
GMP Deviations
Class II · Moderate risk
EcoLips Sport Lip Balm
Superpotent Drug: The active ingredient, avobenzone, is used at 5% which is higher than the allowable 3% in the sunscreen formula per FDA sunscreen regulations.
Class II · Moderate risk
Dermatone (avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene)
Microbial contamination of non-sterile products: positive test for yeast and bacteria.
Class II · Moderate risk
Dermatone (avobenzone, homosalate, octisalate, and octocrylene)
Microbial contamination of non-sterile products: positive test for yeast and bacteria.
Class II · Moderate risk
CeraVe Healing Lip Balm/SPF 30
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: Failed microbiological testing for Staphalococcus aureus.
Class III · Low risk
Cicatricure
Subpotent Drug: low out of specification assay results for the octocrylene and avobenzone ingredients.
Class III · Low risk
Well at Walgreens
Subpotent Drug: low out of specification assay results for the octocrylene and avobenzone ingredients.
Class II · Moderate risk
Coppertone Kids Sunscreen Spray
Labeling: Label mix-up
Class II · Moderate risk
Dry to Normal Skin Starter Kit
Failed Stability Specifications:stability failure at 12 months, long term RT conditions.
Class II · Moderate risk
Day Cream SPF15 Cr¿me de jour FPS 15
Failed Stability Specifications:stability failure at 12 months, long term RT conditions.
Class II · Moderate risk
Double Hyaluronic 1000
Microbial Contamination of Non-Sterile Products: odor complaint of product due to microbial contamination.
Class II · Moderate risk
Repaskin 30
cGMP Deviations; product does not comply with cGMP requirements
Class II · Moderate risk
Repaskin 30
cGMP Deviations; product does not comply with cGMP requirements
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