Coppertone Pure & Simple 50 Sunscreen Spray Recall for cGMP Deviations
Beiersdorf Inc. is recalling Coppertone Pure & Simple 50 Sunscreen Spray due to manufacturing practice deviations. Approximately 36,660 cans were distributed nationwide.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: This is an FDA Class II recall for cGMP deviations with no reported illnesses or injuries. The source text does not indicate hospitalization, death, or specific injury risk, placing it in the Moderate category.
Plain-English summary
Beiersdorf Inc. is recalling Coppertone Pure & Simple 50 Sunscreen Spray (Zinc Oxide 24.08%, 5 oz/142 g cans) due to cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) deviations identified during manufacturing.
The affected product is Lot# TN00BR2 with an expiration date of 03/31/2023, UPC 0 72140 02880 0. Approximately 36,660 cans were distributed nationwide in the United States.
The firm voluntarily initiated this recall and notified the FDA by letter. Consumers should not use the affected product and may contact the manufacturer for further instructions regarding returns or replacement.
This recall was terminated on April 13, 2023.
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
- Affected units
- 36,660
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# TN00BR2
- 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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