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Class II · Moderate risk Ongoing Initiated Jul 14, 2021 (5 years ago)

Neutrogena Beach Defense water + sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30

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

Why it was recalled

cGMP Deviations

Cause type: cGMP deviation

Departures from current Good Manufacturing Practice found in production or during FDA inspection. A broad quality-system cause: the batch was made under conditions that fall short of FDA manufacturing standards. All cgmp deviation recalls.

What was recalled

Neutrogena Beach Defense water + sun protection sunscreen spray BROAD SPECTRUM SPF 30, Avobenzone (3%), Homosalate (8%), Octisalate (5%), Octocrylene (8%), a) NET WT. 6.5 OZ (184 g) (UPC 0 86800 87273 3) and b) NET WT. 8.5 oz (240 g) (UPC 0 86800 10032 4) aerosol can, Distributed by JOHNSON & JOHNSON CONSUMER, INC. Skillman, NJ 08858

Drug: Octisalate

Recalling firm
Johnson & Johnson Consumer, Inc.
Origin
NJ, United States
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
FDA recall number
D-0833-2021 · 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.

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