Coppertone Pure & Simple 50 Sunscreen Spray Recalled for Benzene Contamination
Beiersdorf Inc. is recalling Coppertone Pure & Simple 50 Sunscreen Spray due to the presence of benzene, a chemical contaminant. The recall affects 38,328 cans distributed nationwide.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This recall is classified as FDA Class I by the agency, which mandates a Critical severity score per the rubric. Class I recalls involve hazardous substances where there is a reasonable probability that exposure could cause serious adverse health consequences.
Plain-English summary
Beiersdorf Inc. is recalling Coppertone Pure & Simple 50 Sunscreen Spray (Zinc Oxide 24.08%, NET WT 5 OZ/142 g can) due to chemical contamination from the presence of benzene.
The affected product is lot number TN00CJ4 with an expiration date of 06/30/2023, manufactured by Beiersdorf Inc. in Wilton, Connecticut. The UPC is 0 72140 02880 0. Approximately 38,328 cans were distributed nationwide in the United States.
Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it immediately. If you have this product, do not use it and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. Consult a healthcare provider if you have health concerns related to use of this product.
The recalled product
- Product
- Coppertone Pure & Simple 50 Sunscreen Spray (To Deliver) Zinc Oxide 24.08%, NET WT 5 OZ (142 g) can, Beiersdorf Inc., Wilton, CT 06897 UPC 0 72140 02880 0
- Manufacturer
- Beiersdorf Inc
- Category
- Drug — Sunscreen / Topical
- Affected units
- 38,328
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (2)
- Lot# TN00CJ4
- exp. date 06/30/2023
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 8 recalled by Beiersdorf Inc under a single FDA (Drugs) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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