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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Dec 7, 2017 (9 years ago)

Neutrogena deep clean purifying whipped foam cleanser

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

Defective Container: products showed leakage (bubbles, foaming) of propellant and product from the container valve cup area.

Cause type: Packaging defect

Failed child-resistant closures, leaks, cracked containers, or a defective delivery device. Packaging failures risk accidental exposure (especially to children) or product contamination. All packaging defect recalls.

What was recalled

Neutrogena deep clean purifying whipped foam cleanser, (Salicylic Acid 0.5%), aerosolized product in a can, NET WT. 5 OZ. (141 g) Distributed By: Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. Skillman, NJ 08558. UPC: 0 70501 10053 0

Recalling firm
Johnson & Johnson
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0244-2018 · FDA notice

Check, then ask. Class II means harm is possible but usually temporary or reversible. Find the lot number on your package; if it matches, ask your pharmacist about a replacement. Do not simply stop a prescribed medication on your own - the gap can be riskier than the recall. This recall is now terminated, which means the firm has finished removing the affected product; anything on pharmacy shelves today should be unaffected.

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Terminated Packaging defect Johnson & Johnson D-0245-2018

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Class II · Moderate risk

Neutrogena Elevated 4-Holiday Trays

Defective Container: products showed leakage (bubbles, foaming) of propellant and product from the container valve cup area.

Terminated Packaging defect Johnson & Johnson D-0245-2018