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SevereFDA (Drugs)·D-0013-2022·Announced 2021-10-27

Coppertone SPORT MINERAL 50 Sunscreen Spray Recalled for Benzene Contamination

Beiersdorf Inc. is recalling Coppertone SPORT MINERAL 50 Sunscreen Spray due to the presence of benzene, a chemical contaminant. The recall affects 142,236 cans distributed nationwide.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which indicates a serious health hazard. The presence of benzene—a known carcinogen—in a topical product distributed nationwide meets the threshold for Severe severity under the agency's own classification.

Plain-English summary

Beiersdorf Inc. is recalling Coppertone SPORT MINERAL 50 Sunscreen Spray (To Deliver) Zinc Oxide 24.08%, 5 OZ (142 g) cans due to chemical contamination involving the presence of benzene.

The affected product is identified by UPC 0 72140 02870 1 and includes Lot# TN008KU and TN008KV, both with an expiration date of 03/31/2023. A total of 142,236 cans have been distributed nationwide in the United States.

Consumers who have purchased this product should discontinue use immediately. Those with questions or concerns are advised to contact the manufacturer or consult with a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Coppertone SPORT MINERAL 50 Sunscreen Spray (To Deliver) Zinc Oxide 24.08%, NET WT 5 OZ (142 g) can, Beiersdorf Inc., Wilton, CT 06897 UPC 0 72140 02870 1
Manufacturer
Beiersdorf Inc
Category
Drug — Sunscreen / Topical
Hazard
  • benzene-contamination
  • chemical-contamination

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 (3)

  • Lot# TN008KU
  • exp. date 03/31/2023 TN008KV
  • exp. date 03/31/2023

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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