The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Drugs)·D-0017-2022·Announced 2021-10-27

Coppertone Pure & Simple Baby 50 Sunscreen Spray Recalled for cGMP Deviations

Beiersdorf Inc. is recalling 14,748 cans of Coppertone Pure & Simple baby 50 Sunscreen Spray due to cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practice) deviations. The product was 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 with no reported illnesses or injuries, and the hazard identified is a manufacturing practice deviation rather than a direct product contamination or safety defect. The source text does not report any actual harm to consumers.

Plain-English summary

Beiersdorf Inc., located in Wilton, Connecticut, is recalling Coppertone Pure & Simple baby 50 Sunscreen Spray (Zinc Oxide 24.08%, 5 oz cans) due to cGMP deviations. The affected lot is Lot# TN009GH, with an expiration date of 03/31/2023. The recall involves 14,748 cans that were distributed nationwide in the United States.

The recall was initiated voluntarily by the firm on September 30, 2021, and was terminated on April 13, 2023. The reason for the recall is failures to comply with current Good Manufacturing Practice requirements. The FDA classified this as a Class II recall on October 15, 2021.

Consumers who have this product should discontinue use. The product is identified by UPC 0 72140 02881 7.

The recalled product

Product
Coppertone Pure & Simple baby 50 Sunscreen Spray (To Deliver) Zinc Oxide 24.08%, NET WT 5 OZ (142 g) can, Beiersdorf Inc., Wilton, CT 06897 UPC 0 72140 02881 7
Manufacturer
Beiersdorf Inc
Hazard
  • cgmp-deviation
  • manufacturing-practice

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# TN009GH
  • 03/31/2023

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.