Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Spray recalled for benzene contamination
Beiersdorf Inc. is recalling Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Spray 50 (1.6 oz cans) nationwide due to the presence of benzene, a known carcinogen. Affected lot TN00BU3 expires 05/31/2024.
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: This is an FDA Class I recall. Although no illnesses or injuries are reported in the source text, the presence of benzene—a known carcinogen—in a topical product poses serious potential health risk, and Class I classification requires a minimum score of 4 per the rubric.
Plain-English summary
Beiersdorf Inc. is recalling Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Spray 50 in 1.6 ounce (45 g) cans nationwide in the United States. The product contains Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, and Octocrylene 5%. The recall involves approximately 143,376 cans.
The recall is due to chemical contamination: the presence of benzene in the product. Benzene is a known carcinogen that can pose serious health risks upon exposure.
Consumers who have purchased this sunscreen should stop using it immediately. The affected product can be identified by UPC 0 41100 00506 9 and lot number TN00BU3 with an expiration date of 05/31/2024. Consumers with questions or to report adverse events should contact Beiersdorf Inc. or the FDA.
The recalled product
- Product
- Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Spray 50, (To Deliver) Avobenzone 3%, Homosalate 10%, Octisalate 5%, Octocrylene 5%, NET WT 1.6 OZ (45 g) can, Beiersdorf Inc., Wilton, CT 06897 UPC 0 41100 00506 9
- Manufacturer
- Beiersdorf Inc
- Category
- Drug — Sunscreen / Topical
- Hazard
- benzene
- chemical-contamination
- carcinogen
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# TN00BU3
- exp. date 05/31/2024
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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