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.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Drugs): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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
- Affected units
- 142,236
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.
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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